A Dictionary of First NamesOxford University Press, 1996 - 443 páginas An alphabetical survey of some 4,500 European and American names (with appendices covering the most common Arabic and East Indian names). The real charm and value of the reference lies in the linguistic, ethnic and historical information provided. Unfortunately, it lacks a guide to pronunciation, a serious failing when it comes to names like Vyacheslav. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |