The River-Names of Europe by Robert Ferguson
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Ferguson, Robert, 1817?-1898
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"The River-Names of Europe" by Robert Ferguson is a historical and linguistic exploration written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the origins and meanings of the names of rivers across Europe, emphasizing the linguistic roots and etymologies that trace back through various ancient languages, including Celtic and Sanskrit. Ferguson aim...
author's intent and methodology, explaining how names given by early Asian immigrants to European rivers often retain their ancient forms due to the strong resistance to change inherent in their appellations. Ferguson outlines how names like the Danube and Rhine illustrate the multiplicity of names across cultures and the combination of linguistic elements from different languages, shedding light on the evolution of river names. He emphasizes the importance of philological research in uncovering the historical context and linguistic roots associated with these geographical features. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
David Carter
5 months agoI picked this up late one night and the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Robert Martinez
3 months agoI didn't expect much, but it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I will be reading more from this author.
William Jackson
1 month agoThis stood out immediately because the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. I learned so much from this.
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