Author: Editors of Reader's DigestPublisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Treasury of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Editors of Reader's DigestPublisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Treasury of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Seymour F. SmithPublisher: Dufour Editions
ISBN: 9780212358328
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
Author: James C. HumesPublisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060926977
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A brilliant resource to the wise and witty sayings of the "first American", along with numerous entertaining anecdotes about Benjamin Franklin's adventures and misadventures, from his childhood in his brother's Boston printing establishment and his subsequent move to Philadelphia as a youth to his stint as Colonial postmaster general, his work with Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence, and his years as ambassador to the court of Louis XVI in France. This book is for speechmakers, students of history, and lovers of Americana. The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin contains quotations organized by subject; lists of his inventions and innovations, such as newspaper editorials, the Franklin stove, bifocals, daylight saving time, and electroshock treatment; and his insights into the personalities of his contemporaries.
Treasury of Wisdom, Wit and Humor, Odd Comparisons and Proverbs
Author: The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar WildePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486168425
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"I have put my genius into my life," declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers.
Treasury of Wit & Wisdom
Author: Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN: 9780762107339
Category : Celebrities
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham LincolnPublisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Contains some of Lincoln's most popular quotes, opinions, and stories, as well as his most famous speeches, including his "House Divided" speech.
The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham LincolnPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060172442
Category : Quotations, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A collection of anecdotes and quotes by Abraham Lincoln offers a portrait of the man as a writer, clever lawyer, and witty politician
The Reader's Digest Treasury of Wit & Wisdom
Author: Reader's Digest Services PtyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780949819345
Category : Wisdom
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom
Author: Fergus KellyPublisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781884822735
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early "Brehon" laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread.