
State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols
A Historical Guide
- 544 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This must-have third revised and newly expanded edition of the only single reference source for information about state symbols features over 300 information updates plus three new chapters, updated license plate illustrations, and a newly formatted design for ease of use. Libraries that hold earlier editions of this work need this edition to keep their information on the states and territories current. With the addition of new chapters on state and territory universities, state and territory governors throughout U.S. history, state professional sports teams, and a complete revision of the chapter on state and territory fairs and festivals, the work now totals 17 chapters of essential information that is a treasure trove for students. This completed redesigned reference work features chapters on state and territory names and nicknames, mottoes, seals, flags, capitals, flowers, trees, birds, songs, legal holidays and observances, license plates, postage stamps, miscellaneous designations, fairs and festivals, universities, governors, professional sports teams, and a bibliography of state and territory histories. The work features full-color illustrations of every state and territory seal, flag, flower, tree, bird, commemorative postage stamp, and license plate (updated for this edition).
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 State and Territory Names and Nicknames
- 2 State and Territory Mottoes
- 3 State and Territory Seals
- 4 State and Territory Flags
- 5 State and Territory Capitols
- 6 State and Territory Flowers
- 7 State and Territory Trees
- 8 State and Territory Birds
- 9 State and Territory Songs
- 10 State and Territory Legal Holidays and Observances
- 11 State and Territory License Plates
- 12 State and Territory Postage Stamps
- 13 Miscellaneous Official State and Territory Designations
- 14 State and Territory Fairs and Festivals
- 15 State and Territory Universities
- 16 State and Territory Governors
- 17 State Professional Sports Teams
- Selected Bibliography of State and Territory Histories
- Index