A Complete Collection of Scottish Proverbs Explained and Made Intelligible to the English Reader (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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To that nation I owe my birth and education and to that manner of speaking I was used from my infancy, and that to such a degree, that I became, in some measure, remarkable for it.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents 3000 Scottish proverbs, adages and colloquialisms, gathered by an author from 17th-century Scotland. They provide a rich insight into the history, culture, and everyday life of the Scottish people. The author's witty commentary on each entry reveals the depth and humor of the Scottish character alongside historical references and linguistic curiosities. The proverbs reflect an extensive range of topics from serious observations on life and morality to humorous takes on human foibles. This collection will fascinate philologists, historians, and folklorists as well as anyone interested in Scottish culture and language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259857570_0
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