This is an authoritative and hugely browsable treasury of over 15,000 sayings, adages, and maxims commonly used in the United States and Canada, including thousands that have never previously been recorded. Based on oral and written sources, it is the culmination of over 40 years' research, and covers thousands of uniquely American proverbs as well as those hailing from classical, biblical, European, and English literature.

The place-names of St. Lawrence County in northern New York are traced and explanations for the naming are given. Toponomy is concerned with the linguistic evolution of place-names and the motive behind naming of places. This book provides all such information regarding St. Lawrence County, listed in alphabetical order.

Co-published with the American Name Society.

Co-published with the American Name Society.

This is an authoritative and hugely browsable treasury of over 15,000 sayings, adages, and maxims commonly used in the United States and Canada, including thousands that have never previously been recorded. Based on oral and written sources, it is the culmination of over 40 years' research, and covers thousands of uniquely American proverbs as well as those hailing from classical, biblical, European, and English literature.

The place-names of St. Lawrence County in northern New York are traced and explanations for the naming are given. Toponomy is concerned with the linguistic evolution of place-names and the motive behind naming of places. This book provides all such information regarding St. Lawrence County, listed in alphabetical order.

Co-published with the American Name Society.

Co-published with the American Name Society.