Proverbs: Maxims And Phrases, Drawn From All Lands And Times (1902)

By John Hendricks Bechtel

Book Overview

Proverbs: Maxims And Phrases, Drawn From All Lands And Times is a book written by John Hendricks Bechtel and published in 1902. The book contains a collection of proverbs, maxims, and phrases from various cultures and historical periods. The author has compiled these sayings from different sources, including literature, folklore, and personal experience. The book is organized thematically, with chapters covering topics such as love, friendship, wisdom, and humor. Each chapter begins with an introduction discussing the significance of the theme and the cultural context in which the proverbs and maxims were used. The book is intended to provide readers with a broad understanding of the wisdom and insights that have been passed down through generations across different cultures and regions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of language, culture, and human nature.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: 1166170233
• ISBN13: 9781166170233
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"