The Indian Names Of Boston: And Their Meaning (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120036322)

""The Indian Names of Boston: And Their Meaning"" is a book written by Eben Norton Horsford and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive collection of the various Indian names given to the city of Boston and their meanings. Horsford, a professor of chemistry at Harvard University, was a passionate historian and archeologist who had a keen interest in the Native American culture and history of the region.The book contains a detailed account of the history of the Native American tribes that inhabited the Boston area, including the Massachusett, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag tribes. Horsford provides a detailed analysis of the meanings and origins of the various Indian names given to the city of Boston and its surrounding areas. He also includes a map of the region with the Indian names marked and explained.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Native American tribes of the Boston area. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the etymology of place names and the history of Boston. Horsford's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book an essential reference for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.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: Eben Norton Horsford
ISBN-10: 1120036321
ISBN-13: 9781120036322
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d