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EUR 27,80
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 18,87
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: 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 The author's witty commentary on each entry reveals the depth and humor of the Scottish character alongside historical references and linguistic curiosities.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.