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Title:Canadian Mountain Place Names : The Rockies & Columbia Mountains
Author:Glen W Boles, Roger W Laurilla & William L Putnam
ISBN:1894765796 : 9781894765794
Illustrations:b/w photos
Format:Paperback
Size:140x215mm
Pages:280
Weight: .304 Kg.
Published:Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) - November 2006
List Price: 13.5 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Climbing & mountaineering: Canada: Place names & gazetteers


The towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes came from, or who named them and why? In 'Canadian Mountain Place Names', the authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region. Originally published as 'Place Names of the Canadian Alps', this new edition is completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles' and Roger Laurilla's stunning photographs, as well as Boles' intricate line drawings, this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers, but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as for all those who care about the mountains and are curious about the names bestowed on the geographic features surrounding them.

Introduction;Map; List of Abbreviations; Alphabetical List of Mountain Place Names; Index.