Publisher's Synopsis
The Gentleman's Magazine Library: Dialect, Proverbs And World-Lore is a book written by George Laurence Gomme and published in 1884. The book is a compilation of articles that were originally published in The Gentleman's Magazine, a popular periodical in the 18th and 19th centuries. The articles in this book focus on dialects, proverbs, and world-lore, providing readers with a window into the language and customs of various regions and cultures around the world. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic, such as English dialects, Scottish proverbs, and Indian folklore. Throughout the book, Gomme provides detailed explanations and analysis of the various linguistic and cultural phenomena that he describes. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in language, folklore, and cultural studies.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.
