Aboriginal Words and Place Names by Alexander Wyclif Reed - USED

This is a combined edition of Aboriginal Words and Aboriginal Place Names, both compiled by A. W. Reed. "Words" is a compendium of words used by Aboriginal tribes with their meanings, as well as an English-Aboriginal section which is useful for those who wish to choose names foe houses, boats, etc. "Place Names" is a comprehensive collection of names and their derivations from all parts of Australia. The book also includes a section giving English words and their Aboriginal translations, as well as an appendix of present day names with earlier Aboriginal names. The author, A. W. Reed, has been interested in Polynesian culture and folklore for some years, and has written several books on Aboriginal myths and legends. His delight in Aboriginal languages is obvious in this book.