Hausa Proverbs (1905)

Hausa Proverbs is a book compiled by George Merrick and originally published in 1905. The book is a collection of proverbs from the Hausa language, which is spoken by people in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana. The proverbs in the book are arranged alphabetically and cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, morality, ethics, and social norms. Each proverb is presented in the original Hausa language, followed by an English translation and an explanation of its meaning. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Hausa language and culture, as well as for those who are interested in learning about the wisdom and values of the people of West Africa.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.

Text: English, Hausa