THE ORIGIN AND SIGNIFICATION OF SCOTTISH SURNAMES With A Vocabulary of Christian Names.
by Sims, Clifford Stanley
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Concord, California, United States
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About This Item
Avenel Books, New York, 1969, 1969. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 12 mo., hardcover, about fine, clean and unmarked, in VG white pictorial dj with Scottish heraldry on cover. 122 pages. First published in 1862 with derivation of Christian names such as: Regina (queen like), Sophia (wisdom), Victor (a conqueror). In Scotland whoever joined a clan such as Anderson, Wilson, MacNeil etc. no matter what his descent, assumed the surname of his chief as an act of loyalty.
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- Bookseller
- bookwitch (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 84012
- Title
- THE ORIGIN AND SIGNIFICATION OF SCOTTISH SURNAMES With A Vocabulary of Christian Names.
- Author
- Sims, Clifford Stanley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Avenel Books, New York, 1969
- Date Published
- 1969
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