History of the Names of Men, Nations, and Places in Their Connection with the Progress of Civilization by L. H. Mordacque

(Two Volume Set) History of the Names of Men, Nations, and Places in Their Connection with the Progress of Civilization by L. H. Mordacque, published in 1864. This is the English translation by L.H. Mordacque of Eusèbe Salverte’s work, originally published in France. Sections Include: All Proper Names at First Have a Meaning, Derivations of Names, Errors Have Come into Modern Science Through the Meanings of Ancient Proper Names, Religious Ceremonies Practiced at the Giving of Names, Principle Sources from which Names have been Derived, Names and Surnames of the Hebrews, Of the Arabs, On the Names of Deities, Names of Tribes, Belief in One God Only Worshiped by all Men under Different Names and under Different Emblems, etc. etc. Both volumes hardcover in deep green with gilt lettering on spine. Boards have shelfwear corners and ends, lightly bumped with some discoloration to the cloth of volume one and some chipping to extremities.