Download or read book Handbook of Geographical Nicknames written by Harold S. Sharp and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally printed in 1980, this geographical dictionary cross- references nicknames and official names. The nicknames of American cities, states, and counties are not included; neither are archaic names or names in languages other than English. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR