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A Handbook Of Proverbs: English, Scottish, Irish, American, Shakesperean, And Scriptural
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QuotationsGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781021778345
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This compilation of proverbs from across the English-speaking world offers readers a window into the wisdom and humor of diverse cultures. Organized by theme, each proverb is accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and history. A great resource for writers, speakers, and anyone who loves language, this book is sure to entertain and inspire.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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