An Etymological Dictionary Of Family And Christian Names (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417956814)

""An Etymological Dictionary Of Family And Christian Names"" is a comprehensive reference book written by William Arthur. The book explores the origins and meanings of family and Christian names, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the linguistic and cultural history behind these names. The author delves into the etymology of names, tracing their roots to various languages and cultures, including Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and German. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to look up the meaning and history of any name. In addition to providing etymological information, the book also includes interesting anecdotes and historical facts related to specific names. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in genealogy, linguistics, or the history of names.With An Essay On Their Derivation And Import.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Arthur
ISBN-10: 141795681X
ISBN-13: 9781417956814
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d