Dictionary of Canadian Place Names

Dictionary of Canadian Place Names
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 488
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105020124611
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Download or read book Dictionary of Canadian Place Names written by Alan Rayburn and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy and entertaining A-Z guide explains the nomenclature of more than 5,000 cities, towns, and geographical features in Canada.


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