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 |
| Title | Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs |
| Author | David Pickering |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1997-10-09 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
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