Familiar Quotations: Being An Attempt To Trace To Their Source Passages And Phrases In Common Use (1868)

by John Bartlett

Book Overview

Familiar Quotations is a comprehensive reference book that aims to trace the origins of commonly used phrases and passages. Written by John Bartlett, the first edition was published in 1868, and it has since become a staple in the literary world. The book is organized alphabetically, with entries ranging from ""Able"" to ""Youth."" Each entry includes the original source of the quote, along with any relevant contextual information. The book covers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116662773X
• ISBN13: 9781166627737
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 812 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"