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Dane County Place-Names Frederic G. Cassidy New introduction by Tracy Will New foreword by David Medaris “A vast trove of delights and revelations.” —David Medaris, from the foreword Dane County Place-Names is an entertaining record of the heritage of Dane County, Wisconsin’s capital region, from its earliest days through the 1940s. This classic work by the late lexicographer Frederic G. Cassidy is back in print for new generations to enjoy. Cassidy applied his insightful eye to the origins and evolution of local names that reveal a colorful history: Whiskey Creek, Brag Hollow, Marxville, Pancake Valley, Halunkenburg, Skunk Hollow, and Tipple School. This edition features a new introduction by local historian Tracy Will and a foreword by Isthmus journalist David Medaris. • Previous editions: 1947, American Dialect Society, and 1968, University of Wisconsin Press Frederic G. Cassidy (1907–2000) was professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English. Media & bookseller inquiries regarding review copies, events, and interviews can be directed to the publicity department at publicity@uwpress.wisc.edu or (608) 263-0734. (If you want to examine a book for possible course use, please see our Course Books page. If you want to examine a book for possible rights licensing, please see Rights & Permissions.)

BACK IN PRINT October 2009 LC: 97-006432 288 pp.   4 1/2 x 7   2 maps Paper $24.95 t ISBN 978-0-299-23294-8 ADD TO CART

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