Author: Jennifer Speake
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198734905
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.
The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author: Jennifer Speake
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198734905
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198734905
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
Puck's Yule Faggot
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wit and humor, Juvenile
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wit and humor, Juvenile
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, and Words that Have a Tale to Tell
Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816066736
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816066736
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Puck's yule faggot. A selection from Puck's post-bag for 1871 & 1872
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
Author: Henry Mills Alden
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Harper's informs a diverse body of readers of cultural, business, political, literary and scientific affairs.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Harper's informs a diverse body of readers of cultural, business, political, literary and scientific affairs.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne
Author: R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 9186
Book Description
The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a comprehensive collection of adventure novels perfect for readers interested in 19th-century British literature. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, captivating plots, and moral lessons woven into exciting tales of exploration and survival. His works, including The Coral Island and The Young Fur Traders, embody the spirit of the Victorian era's obsession with adventure and morality. The collection provides insight into the values and concerns of the time, making it a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a youth to craft thrilling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His background as a sailor and his interest in history and geography shine through in his meticulously researched novels. Ballantyne's passion for storytelling and his desire to instill important values in young readers are evident in every page of his works. I highly recommend The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne to anyone seeking well-written adventure stories with moral depth. Ballantyne's timeless tales offer both entertainment and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 9186
Book Description
The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne is a comprehensive collection of adventure novels perfect for readers interested in 19th-century British literature. Ballantyne's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, captivating plots, and moral lessons woven into exciting tales of exploration and survival. His works, including The Coral Island and The Young Fur Traders, embody the spirit of the Victorian era's obsession with adventure and morality. The collection provides insight into the values and concerns of the time, making it a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's library. R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a youth to craft thrilling narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His background as a sailor and his interest in history and geography shine through in his meticulously researched novels. Ballantyne's passion for storytelling and his desire to instill important values in young readers are evident in every page of his works. I highly recommend The Complete Works of R. M. Ballantyne to anyone seeking well-written adventure stories with moral depth. Ballantyne's timeless tales offer both entertainment and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences.
A Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Samuel Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 756
Book Description