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Off the Map: The Curious Histories of Place-Names

by Derek Nelson | category Reference |
ISBN: 1568361742
Books Registered: 8 | Books in the Wild: 3
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HistoryShows that place names and the maps that establish them can reveal a sensitive record of exploration, conquest, and liberation, shot through with geographic error, linguistic decay, and ethnic misunderstanding.more


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Registered by jamesmum of Richmond, British Columbia Canada on 2/1/2004
Current status: travelling | 7 journalers for this copy...


Registered by chubsiewhubsie of Brunswick, Ohio USA on 1/25/2007
Current status: permanent collection | 4 journalers for this copy...


Registered by pokipoki of León, Guanajuato Mexico on 2/10/2009
Current status: to be read | 3 journalers for this copy...


Registered by nmic of Donneloye, Vaud Switzerland on 5/3/2009
Current status: travelling | 2 journalers for this copy...


Registered by bmachale of Millsboro, Delaware USA on 2/12/2015
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Registered by Dunzy of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on 8/22/2005
Current status: permanent collection | 2 journalers for this copy...


Registered by Annimanni of Espoo, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on 12/19/2008
Current status: to be read | 2 journalers for this copy...


Registered by ffbw on 2/23/2014
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