Aboriginal Place Names Of New York (1907)

Aboriginal Place Names of New York is a book written by William Martin Beauchamp in 1907. It is a comprehensive guide to the indigenous place names of New York State, as well as the history and culture of the Native American tribes who lived there. The book is divided into chapters based on the different regions of New York, and each chapter contains a detailed list of place names and their meanings. Beauchamp draws on his extensive knowledge of the Iroquois and Algonquin languages to provide accurate translations and explanations of the names. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the locations and landmarks associated with each name. Overall, Aboriginal Place Names of New York is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Native American peoples of New York State.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.