ISBN: 1893271420

This second, much-enlarged edition of Dr. David Green s pioneering book on place names now identifies, often for the first time, more than 700 familiar and less familiar names in eight co… More...

This second, much-enlarged edition of Dr. David Green s pioneering book on place names now identifies, often for the first time, more than 700 familiar and less familiar names in eight counties in South Texas. There are dozens of new illustrations of namesakes. Chapters on San Antonio s names reveal origins in numerous categories streets, parks, schools, libraries and learning centers, landmarks, military bases, suburbs. Another chronicles the blizzard of names on the streets and buildings of the South Texas Medical Center. Origins of many Spanish names are included, as are those of a few names less officially designated, such as Pace Picante Sauce and the Quarry Market. Vanished families reappear, forgotten achievements gain new recognition, and those who just happened to be around when a name was needed get their credit, too. This is a book with answers that will be referred to again and again. americas,dictionaries and thesauruses,education and reference,general,historical study and educational resources,history,language arts,reference,san antonio,south South, Trinity University Press<

ISBN: 9781893271425

This second, much-enlarged edition of Dr. David Green's pioneering book on place names now identifies, often for the first time, more than 700 familiar and less familiar names in eight co… More...

This second, much-enlarged edition of Dr. David Green's pioneering book on place names now identifies, often for the first time, more than 700 familiar and less familiar names in eight counties in South Texas. There are dozens of new illustrations of namesakes.Chapters on San Antonio's names reveal origins in numerous categories'streets, parks, schools, libraries and learning centers, landmarks, military bases, suburbs. Another chronicles the blizzard of names on the streets and buildings of the South Texas Medical Center. Origins of many Spanish names are included, as are those of a few names less officially designated, such as Pace Picante Sauce and the Quarry Market.Vanished families reappear, forgotten achievements gain new recognition, and those who just happened to be around when a name was needed get their credit, too. This is a book with answers that will be referred to again and again. Place Names of San Antonio: Plus Bexar and Surrounding Counties Green, David P., Maverick Publishing Company<

ISBN: 1893271420

Place Names of San Antonio : Plus Bexar and Surrounding Counties americas,dictionaries and thesauruses,education and reference,general,historical study and educational resources,history,l… More...

Place Names of San Antonio : Plus Bexar and Surrounding Counties americas,dictionaries and thesauruses,education and reference,general,historical study and educational resources,history,language arts,reference,san antonio,south South, Trinity University Press<

2010, ISBN: 9781893271425

Softcover book. 189 pages. Published by Maverick Publishing Company (2010) Media > Book