Paris, Tightwad, Peculiar, Neosho, Gasconade, Hannibal, Diamond, Quarantine, Zif, and Zig. These are just a few of the names Margot Ford McMillen covers in her lively book on the history of place names in Missouri. The origins behind the names range from humorous to descriptive: -Tightwad, Missouri, is said to have been named after a store owner who cheated a mailman out of his rightful watermelon to make an extra fifty cents. -Plad, Missouri, was supposed to be named "Glad," but the post office printed the name wrong, ...
Read More
Paris, Tightwad, Peculiar, Neosho, Gasconade, Hannibal, Diamond, Quarantine, Zif, and Zig. These are just a few of the names Margot Ford McMillen covers in her lively book on the history of place names in Missouri. The origins behind the names range from humorous to descriptive: -Tightwad, Missouri, is said to have been named after a store owner who cheated a mailman out of his rightful watermelon to make an extra fifty cents. -Plad, Missouri, was supposed to be named "Glad," but the post office printed the name wrong, and it was too much trouble to get it changed. -Some place names describe a location, such as Big Spring or Flat River. -Other names show the influence of immigrants to the state, like Hermann, which is a German name, or the Maries River, which was derived from the French. -Many places are named for people or wildlife found nearby, while others are backed up by legend or simply picked out of thin air.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued; Small 4to-9" to 11" tall; 93 pages; Trade size paperback little wear to note. Text pages clean and tight. Photos and drawings illustrate.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. University of Missouri, c1994. 2nd printing. 93pp. black and white illustrations. 8vo. sticker shadow and writing inside back cover, else fine unread trade paperback.
