Irish Local Names Explained (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

P. W. Joyce

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332291953 ISBN 13 : 9781332291953

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand how Irish place names became their English forms and what the names really mean. This nonfiction guide explains how pronunciation shaped spellings when Irish names were written in English, and it clarifies the rules behind anglicising, consonant changes, and common myths about toponyms. It also shows how many names were altered or corrupted as they moved from Irish to English, with practical examples.

The book frames the topic with clear explanations of pronunciation, aspiration, and eclipses, plus a careful look at how letters shift, disappear, or reappear in place-name forms. A generous vocabulary section helps readers connect the sounds to their Irish roots, so you can better read maps, signs, and history with confidence.

• See how the original Irish sounds influence the English spellings you encounter today


• Learn about aspiration, eclipses, and other sound shifts that shape name forms


• Explore common name corruptions and how editors and readers can spot them


• Use a built-in glossary of Irish root words to unlock place-name meanings

Ideal for readers curious about Irish geography, language history, and the origin of familiar place names.

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332291953
• ISBN 13: 9781332291953
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 115
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