Hand-Book of Proverbs: Comprising Ray's Collection of English Proverbs, with His Additions from Foreign Languages, and a Complete Alphabetical Index (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry G. Bohn

 
9780331526318: Hand-Book of Proverbs: Comprising Ray's Collection of English Proverbs, with His Additions from Foreign Languages, and a Complete Alphabetical Index (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A timeless collection of English proverbs, now expanded with additions from foreign languages and a complete alphabetical index.

This edition brings Ray’s hundred-year tradition together with a broad suite of cross-cultural sayings, all organized for quick reference.

This handbook blends the original proverbs with new entries, plus notes drawn from various sources to broaden its scope. It also includes a thorough index that makes it easy to locate proverbs by the key ideas and words they use, even when wording varies.
  • English proverbs from Ray’s collection, preserved and accessible
  • Additions from foreign languages to show wider wisdom
  • A complete alphabetical index for fast lookup
  • Local and provincial proverbs with clarifications drawn from noted sources
Ideal for readers of folklore, language lovers, students, and anyone needing a reliable proverb reference.

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