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Encyclopedia of Surnames

Ayto John
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780713681444
Publisert
2007-10-01
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
542 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Ayto John

Biografisk notat

John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer and author of many language titles including Word Origins. He is Chief Etymologist on the Bloomsbury English Dictionary.

Encyclopedia of Surnames

Ayto John
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk
Ayto John
Heftet / 2007 / Engelsk
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'An excellent research companion, the book's also an addictive read.' Family History Monthly (Jan 2008) 'This is an interesting, varied collection, and as a bonus Ayto includes notes on famous bearers of many of the names and interesting facts about them - a welcome addition. A book you could spend hours poring over.' Family History Monthly (Autumn 2007) "This book provides an accessible companion to tracing the history of names and is the ideal research tool for anyone interested in tracing their family history" Mid-West Times (March 2008)

The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames listed alphabetically, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer and author of titles such as Word Origins, the Encyclopedia of Surnames is the ideal gift or research tool for historians, journalists, genealogists, researchers and anyone interested in tracing their family history. Broad coverage includes supplementary features on famous surnames, surnames of fictional characters, pseudonyms and names from abroad which are popular in the UK, including Celtic names.
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The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer, it is the ideal gift or research tool for anyone interested in tracing their family history.
Les mer
A broader coverage than other comparable books on the market Panel features and supplements make this book appealing to the lay reader as well as academics More and more people are becoming interested in tracing their family origins. Family Tree Magazine, published by AB, sells more than 40,000 copies a month. A useful reference for historians, journalists, genealogists and researchers Ideal gift for anybody interested in tracing their family origins
Les mer
A broader coverage than other comparable books on the market

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'An excellent research companion, the book's also an addictive read.' Family History Monthly (Jan 2008) 'This is an interesting, varied collection, and as a bonus Ayto includes notes on famous bearers of many of the names and interesting facts about them - a welcome addition. A book you could spend hours poring over.' Family History Monthly (Autumn 2007) "This book provides an accessible companion to tracing the history of names and is the ideal research tool for anyone interested in tracing their family history" Mid-West Times (March 2008)

The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames listed alphabetically, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer and author of titles such as Word Origins, the Encyclopedia of Surnames is the ideal gift or research tool for historians, journalists, genealogists, researchers and anyone interested in tracing their family history. Broad coverage includes supplementary features on famous surnames, surnames of fictional characters, pseudonyms and names from abroad which are popular in the UK, including Celtic names.
Les mer
The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected lexicographer, it is the ideal gift or research tool for anyone interested in tracing their family history.
Les mer
A broader coverage than other comparable books on the market Panel features and supplements make this book appealing to the lay reader as well as academics More and more people are becoming interested in tracing their family origins. Family Tree Magazine, published by AB, sells more than 40,000 copies a month. A useful reference for historians, journalists, genealogists and researchers Ideal gift for anybody interested in tracing their family origins
Les mer
A broader coverage than other comparable books on the market

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780713681444
Publisert
2007-10-01
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
542 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Ayto John

Biografisk notat

John Ayto is an experienced lexicographer and author of many language titles including Word Origins. He is Chief Etymologist on the Bloomsbury English Dictionary.

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