Wit And Wisdom From West Africa

Wit And Wisdom From West Africa Or A Book Of Proverbial Philosophy, Idioms, Enigmas, And Laconisms (1865)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Wit And Wisdom From West Africa: Or A Book Of Proverbial Philosophy, Idioms, Enigmas, And Laconisms is a collection of sayings, proverbs, and idioms from West Africa, compiled by Richard Francis Burton and published in 1865. The book includes over 3,000 entries, each with a brief explanation of its meaning and context. The proverbs and sayings cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, wisdom, and morality. Many of the entries are accompanied by illustrations and examples of their use in everyday life. The book provides a unique insight into the culture and traditions of West Africa, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore and wisdom.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104531652
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 486
Weight: 707g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 24mm