A Complete Collection Of English Proverbs: Also The Most Celebrated Proverbs Of The Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish And Other Languages (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163504550)

""A Complete Collection of English Proverbs"" is a comprehensive volume that includes not only the most well-known English proverbs, but also those from other languages such as Scotch, Italian, French, and Spanish. Compiled by John Ray, a renowned English naturalist and philosopher of the 17th century, this book contains a vast array of wise sayings and maxims that offer insight into the human experience. From pithy one-liners to longer, more complex adages, this collection covers a wide range of topics including love, friendship, morality, and more. Whether you are a student of language or simply interested in the wisdom of the ages, ""A Complete Collection of English Proverbs"" is an essential addition to any library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Ray
ISBN-10: 1163504556
ISBN-13: 9781163504550
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d