This is the new «pocket» version of the classic <i>California Place Names</i>, first published by California in 1949. Erwin G. Gudde's monumental work, which went through several editions during its author's lifetime, has now been released in an expanded and updated edition by William Bright. The abridged version, originally called <i>1000 California Place Names</i>, has grown to a dynamic <i>1500 California Place Names</i> in Bright's hands....
