The Many Names of Country People : An Historical Dictionary From the Twelfth Century Onward
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“. . .A thorough study of the work brings the realization that although it stands as authoritative, it also is eclectic and idiosyncratic, the product of one man's extended immersion in agricultural history. The terse, wry phrasing of the entries, too, seems to partake of the manner of the complier. All of which only enhances the appeal of the work, making it not merely a catalog, but rather a living document.”–
“. . . Apparently, Schlebecker read everything he could get his hands on in preparation for the task. . . .”–
Book Description
Country names are used to describe people who are or were engaged in agricultural pursuits. This new historical dictionary provides an important key to country life in English-speaking regions from the 12th to the 20th centuries. It presents information on the usage, meanings, and historical background for more than 1,778 names that have been given to the country people of Britain, North America, and the West Indies, as well as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The entries identify agrarian meanings of the names, the occupational groups that used them, dates of use, geographical range, and common and uncommon variants.
The Many Names of Country People : An Historical Dictionary From the Twelfth Century Onward
The Many Names of Country People: An Historical Dictionary From the Twelfth Century Onward,John T. Schlebecker,Greenwood Press,0313264171,Agricultural History,Agriculture,Agriculture - General,Anthropology - General,Country life,Dictionaries,History,Rural population,Social Science,Sociology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Agriculture & Farming,Social Science / Anthropology / General
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