Scottish Proverbs by Hippocrene Books

Scottish Proverbs by Hippocrene Books

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Zusammenfassung

A collection of Scottish proverbs which reflect the language spoken in Scotland at the end of the 19th century. The spirit of the Scottish nation resonates in these proverbs, through opinions on love, drinking, work, money, law and politics, all observed with a sharp wit and critical eye.

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Scottish Proverbs by Hippocrene Books

These proverbs have been collected and carefully edited to reflect the language spoken in Scotland at the turn of the century. The tone, lifestyle, and spirit of the Scottish nation years ago resonates in the colloquial nature of the proverbs. Through opinions on love, drinking, work, money, law, and politics, the sharp wit and critical eye of the Scottish spirit is strikingly conveyed in this collection. Glasgow artist Shona Grant, illustrates the collection with 30 clever drawings.
Editors of Hippocrene Books
SKU Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13 9780781806480
ISBN 10 0781806488
Titel Scottish Proverbs
Autor Hippocrene Books
Buchzustand Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Erscheinungsjahr 1998-09-01
Seitenanzahl 111
Hinweis auf dem Einband Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.