The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Quotes
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The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Quotes by Publications International Ltd
The Book of Who Said That? is a collection of famous quotes and the stories behind them, spoken by history's most influential politicians, artists, philosophers, writers, and cultural movers.
- 300+ articles cover a wide range of people and topics, from the well known to the obscure.
- Each of 11 chapters focuses on a theme: Wit and Wisdom from the Ancient World; Words from the White House; In Times of War; Science and Nature; Ideas of a Nation; Culture; Places; The Human Condition; Love and Marriage; Popular Sayings; The Quotables.
- Learn how profound words have shaped the milieu of cultural movements and historical moments.
- Did Nathan Hale really say, "I regret that I only have one life to give for my country?"; What baseball player was known by his catchphrase "Let's Play Two!"? What poet was called mad, bad, and dangerous to know? Who said, "The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel"? Where did the phrase "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" originate? It's often said as a fact that John Adams coined the phrase "Facts are stubborn things," but this is actually a false fact. Who should get credit?
- Hardcover, 704 pages.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781680227543 |
| ISBN 10 | 1680227548 |
| Title | The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Quotes |
| Author | Publications International Ltd |
| Series | Book Of |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Publications International, Ltd. |
| Year published | 2017-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 704 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |