Native American Placenames of the Southwest

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This handbook by linguist William Bright offers an alphabetically organized collection of entries detailing the names of places, including towns and landmarks. Each entry provides essential information such as the state and county, pronunciation, the language of origin, the literal meaning of the name, and relevant historical context. The editors, Alice Anderton and Sean O'Neill, include user-friendly pronunciation keys for both English and Native languages, enhancing accessibility for readers.