Place Names of Alberta, II: Southern Alberta



							Place Names of Alberta Volume II: Southern Alberta Aphrodite Karamitsanis, editor ISBN 091981395X (vol. II) $18.95 paper ISBN 0919813917 (four volume set) May 1992 xxv + 152 pages 10.5 x 8 in. 14 colour photos, 11 b/w photos, 2 maps, biblio. Co-publisher: Alberta Community Development, Friends of Geographical Names of Alberta Society
					About the Book Toponymy, the study of place names, reveals a great deal about the fascinating history and unique cultural heritage of any populated region. Toponymic research is primarily concerned with the origins and meanings of place names, and, as a key component of reliable maps and charts enabling smooth navigation, a geographical name unlocks a valuable store of information. This publication, the second in a series, highlights southern Alberta which includes the Badlands, the vast ranching areas and the mineral-rich oil and coal belts. Like its predecessor (Volume I, Mountain, Mountain Parks and Foothills), this volume is a collection of geographical names that pay tribute to the individuals and groups who contributed so much of their lives to a variety of enterprises that has made southern Alberta what it is today. About the Editor At the time of writing, Aphrodite Karamitsanis was the Geographical Names Programme Coordinator for the Historic Sites Service, Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism, Edmonton, Alberta. Other Volumes in the Series Karamitsanis, Aphrodite, editor Place Names of Alberta, Volume I: Mountains, Parks and Foothills Harrison, Tracey, editor Place Names of Alberta, Volume III: Central Alberta Aubrey, Merrily, editor Place Names of Alberta, Vol. IV: Northern Alberta The four volumes may also be ordered together as a set (ISBN 0-919813-91-7 set). Orders For information on how to order this book, please click here.