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Scottish proverbs: centuries of wit and wisdom from Scotland’s past.
Scottish Proverbs
$21.95
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
8 June 2021
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Summary
Proverbs, once described as ‘the wisdom of many and the wit of one’, offer unique insights into the way of life and the social mores of past generations.
This book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible A–Z format. Many have been commonly used for hundreds of years, but modern sayings are also included. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780277295 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1780277296 |
| Author: | Colin S.K. Walker |
| Publisher: | Birlinn General |
| Imprint: | Birlinn Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 8 June 2021 |
| Weight: | 121g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 115mm x 180mm |
| Series: | Traditional Scotland |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
115 × 180 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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About The Author
Colin S.K. Walker
Colin S.K. Walker worked as a bookseller in Aberdeen and has been collecting Scottish proverbs for many years.
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