Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names, and More by David Ellingson Eddington

Authors

Roger Terry

Keywords

Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saint culture, Brigham Young University, Utah

Abstract

This slim volume by Brigham Young University linguistics professor David Eddington should interest anyone who grew up in Utah, lived in Utah, or is curious about the linguistic, geographic, and historical curiosities of the Beehive State. The book offers numerous surprises and debunks several common misconceptions about the origins of Utah names, places, inventions, and novelties.

Recommended Citation

Terry, Roger (2022) "Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names, and More by David Ellingson Eddington," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 61: Iss. 3, Article 21.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol61/iss3/21