Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wagner, Leopold, 1858-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Names: and Their Meaning; A Book for the Curious" by Leopold Wagner is a non-fiction reference work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the etymology and significance of various names, including personal names, geographic locations, and significant cultural terms. It aims to unravel the historical and linguistic roots behind the names we encounter daily, making it an intriguing resource for those curious about the deeper meanings and histories of the world around them. The opening of the book introduces the author's intention to investigate the importance of names and their origins. Wagner explains the decision-making process behind the book's title, emphasizing his desire to make the subject appealing and accessible to a general audience rather than just to scholars. He outlines the scope of the work, which will cover not only names of people and places but also those associated with various objects, customs, and notable historical events, encouraging readers to consider how names contribute to our understanding of history and society. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of nomenclature, aiming to captivate the curiosity of the reader with its promise of linguistic discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The countries of the world

The months and days of the week

Creeds, sects, and denominations

Tavern signs

Royal surnames

National nicknames

Birds

Religious orders

Paper and printing

Political nicknames

Flowers

The Bible

Wines

Literary sobriquets

The counties of England and Wales

Carriages

Dances

Pigments and dyes

London districts and suburbs

Battles

Notable days and festivals

Textiles, embroideries, and lace

Literary pseudonyms

Counterfeit presentments

London inns and gardens

Sobriquets and nicknames

The Inns of Court

Races

London churches and buildings

Class names and nicknames

Malt liquors

Diamonds and precious stones

Naval and military sobriquets

Money

Spirits

London streets and squares.

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-08-29