"Origin of the Name of Maine" delves into the historical theories and debates surrounding the origin of the name of the state of Maine. Albert Matthews meticulously examines various proposals, exploring the plausibility of each. From maritime origins to connections with English locales, Matthews presents a detailed analysis of the evidence. This work is invaluable for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the history and etymology of American place names. First published in 1910, this treatise remains a key resource for understanding the history of Maine.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
