Native American Place Names in New York City
by Grumet, Robert Steven
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About This Item
New York: Museum of the City of New York, 1981. ix + 79 pages, extensive references section eight linguistic maps at back; organized alphabetically, from Achqueehgenom to Wimbaco, giving variant meanings, spellings, etymology and possible word origins, first known occurrence of the name, more; of great geographic and genealogical interest; red cloth binding, gilt cover and spine titles; light wear; very good condition; a very good New York genealogy and history reference.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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- Title
- Native American Place Names in New York City
- Author
- Grumet, Robert Steven
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Museum of the City of New York
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Long Island History New York History Americana United States Native American Place Names in New York City Place Names Genealogy Robert Steven Grumet Achqueehgenom Wimbaco Indians Language Etymology Linguistics
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