Ashanti Proverbs: The Primitive Ethics Of A Savage People (1916)

By Robert Sutherland Rattray

Book Overview

Ashanti Proverbs: The Primitive Ethics Of A Savage People is a book written by Robert Sutherland Rattray in 1916. The book is a collection of proverbs from the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa. The proverbs are organized thematically and cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, morality, justice, and social relationships. The proverbs are presented in their original language, with English translations provided. Rattray provides commentary on each proverb, explaining its meaning and cultural significance. The book is an important resource for scholars of African culture and language, as well as for anyone interested in the wisdom and ethics of the Ashanti people.With Grammatical And Anthropological Notes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120159245
• ISBN13: 9781120159243
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"