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As some things that seem common, and even ignoble, to the naked eye, lose their meanness under the revelations of the microscope, so, many of our surnames that seem common and even vulgar at first sight, will be found, when their origin is adequately investigated, to be of high... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Surnames as a Science by Robert Ferguson is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and meanings of surnames. The book delves into the history of surnames and how they have evolved over time, as well as the various cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped them... Read Full Overview

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Surnames as a Science is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Surnames As A Science by Robert Ferguson