Publisher's Synopsis
The Proverbs of Scotland is a book authored by Alexander Hislop that contains a collection of proverbs originating from Scotland. The book is a compilation of over 3,000 proverbs that reflect the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Scottish people. The proverbs are organized thematically, covering topics such as love, friendship, work, money, and wisdom. Each proverb is presented in its original form, followed by a translation and an explanation of its meaning. The book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of the history and significance of Scottish proverbs, as well as a glossary of Scottish words and phrases. The Proverbs of Scotland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish culture, language, and folklore.1862. This is a collection of the proverbs of Scotland, with explanatory and illustrative notes and a glossary. Throughout the volume, a considerable number of notes are introduced. The compiler states that many of these notes are mere literal explanations or illustrations, conveying generally a poor idea of the deeper meaning which the proverbs themselves are capable of yielding. The reader will find a very wide array of proverbs used even today.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.
