In Stock
Scottish proverbs
Paperback
€7.69
Collect 23 Reward Points
- Standard Delivery from
- This Book Is Available Online Only
- Book Synopsis
- Proverbs, once described as 'the wisdom of many and the wit of one', offer unique insights the way of life and the social mores of past generations. This book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible A-Z format. Many have been commonly used for hundreds of years, but modern sayings are also included. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful and often humorous nuggets of wisdom and advice. Jock's a mislear'd imp, but ye're a rum deil Jock may be mischievous, but he's well behaved by your standards The fish that sooms in a dub will aye taste o' mud You can never change your upbringing When ye can suit yer shanks to my shoon, ye may speak Don't speak about me until you've been in a similar situation yourself
- About The Author
- Colin S.K. Walker worked as a bookseller in Aberdeen and has been collecting Scottish proverbs for many years.
- Product Details
-
- ISBN
- 9781780277295
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Birlinn, (01 April 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 122 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 180 x 115 x 12 mm
- Series:
- See all books in this series
- Categories: