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Originally published in 1885, Gombo Zhebes is a collection of 352 Creole proverbs selected from 6 dialects. Included are selections from the Creole of French Guyana, the Creole of Haiti, the Creole of New Orleans, the Creole of Martinique, the Creole of Mauritius, and the Creole... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The book "" Gombo Zh?bes. Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future... Read Full Overview

Gombo Zhebes: Little Dictionary Of Creole Proverbs, Selected From Six Creole Dialects (1885) is a book by Lafcadio Hearn. It is a collection of proverbs and sayings from six different Creole dialects, including Louisiana Creole, Haitian Creole, and Martinican Creole. The book... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Gombo Zhebes is a book written by Lafcadio Hearn, first published in 1885. It is a collection of Creole proverbs selected from six different Creole dialects. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains a brief introduction to Creole languages and their origins,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: "Gomco Zh bes" by Lafcadio Hearn