Gaelic Proverbs by Alexander Nicolson

Gaelic Proverbs by Alexander Nicolson

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Summary

Designed for those interested in the lore and tradition of a language, spoken until comparatively recently across much of Scotland, this is a compendium of Gaelic sayings and usage. The book includes notes, historical and social, and comparisons with sayings in different languages.

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Gaelic Proverbs by Alexander Nicolson

Proverbs are usually thought to embody the wit and wisdom of the ages. This 19th century anthology contains a large collection of Gaelic proverbs with English translations and explanations.
Alexander Nicolson was born on 27th September, 1827 in Husabost on the Isle of Skye. He acted as a commissioner in the Crofting Commission of 1883. Nicolson died on 13th January 1893 in Edinburgh. His book, originally called A Collection of Gaelic Proverbs and Familiar Phrases was published in 1881.
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ISBN 13 9781874744146
ISBN 10 1874744149
Title Gaelic Proverbs
Author Alexander Nicolson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2003-06-02
Number of pages 518
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.