FINAL LIST AND INDEX
Abalone (the great sea-snail of the Pacific Coast). See page [75].
Acampo (common pasture). See page [282]. This name is used here in the sense of “camp,” and was given by the Southern Pacific Railroad years ago, in reference to a camp of wood choppers and Chinese which was located there.
Acolito (acolyte), is in Imperial County.
Adelante (onward, forward), now changed to Napa Junction, is in Napa County. This place was called Adelante in the hope that its location on Napa River would cause it to become the principal city of the valley.
Adobe (sun-dried brick).
Agua (water), is in very common use in referring to springs, usually accompanied by a qualifying adjective. See page [339]. This word is usually mispronounced by Spanish Americans.