Description
Place names can be serious or downright comical. Take the naming of the town of Moreno, in Riverside County. The developer didn't want his name applied to the town. Officials simply translated his name, "Brown", into Spanish and used it anyway.California place names are often descriptive of the activity taking place. One good example is "Carpenteria". When Portola made his expedition to Monterey, diarists took note of Indians carving a canoe near the shore. They called the community the Spanish name for "carpenter shop".Many towns are named after people that helped the community to grow; the names help to document the history of a settlement.Readers will find this book interesting, whether they are looking for a specific name, or simply want to browse. It's a wealth of information. ISBN:9780966005387
