The Origin and Meaning of Place Names in Canada, George Henry Armstrong. Published by The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1930. Signed First Edition. 8vo up to 9½” tall., 312pp. Signed and inscribedin pencil to free endpaper. Contents in fine condition; rubbing to board edges, chips to jacket. In overall very good condition.
Provides an exhaustive exploration of the etymology and significance of Canadian toponyms. Through a meticulous analysis of historical documents, Indigenous languages, and colonial nomenclature, Armstrong illuminates how place names reflect the rich tapestry of Canada’s cultural and geographical landscape. A resource for historians, linguists, and geography enthusiasts.
