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Lytton
Lytton, British Columbia/Canada Named in 1858 after Edward Bulwer‐Lytton (1803–73), 1st Baron Lytton, secretary of state for the colonies (1858–9), and a famous novelist. His principal achievement was the organization of the new colony of British Columbia following the discovery of gold and a substantial increase in the population.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lytton." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lytton." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lytton.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lytton." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lytton.html |
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