Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs by David Pickering

Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs by David Pickering

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Zusammenfassung

Arranged in A to Z format, this work presents a survey of popular wisdom reflecting some of mankind's deepest and enduring preoccupations. There are proverbs from the English speaking world along with parallels from other cultures. Each entry explains what the proverb means and its origins.

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Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs by David Pickering

Arranged in A to Z format, this work presents a survey of popular wisdom reflecting some of mankind's deepest and enduring preoccupations. There are proverbs from the English speaking world along with parallels from other cultures. Each entry explains what the proverb means and its origins.
David Pickering is an experienced reference book compiler, freelance since 1992. He has contributed (often as sole author or chief editor) to around 200 books in the fields of general reference, English language, the arts, history and popular interest. He has also broadcast many times on a variety of subjects on radio and television. He lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.
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ISBN 13 9780304349111
ISBN 10 0304349119
Titel Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs
Autor David Pickering
Buchzustand Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Orion Publishing Co
Erscheinungsjahr 1997-10-09
Seitenanzahl 448
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