Proverbs of West Africa

Proverbs of West Africa Little Blue Book, No. 505

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Publisher's Synopsis

Proverbs of West Africa: Little Blue Book, No. 505 is a collection of traditional proverbs from various West African countries compiled by Carl Jacob Bender. The book contains over 200 proverbs that offer insight into the wisdom, culture, and values of West African societies. The proverbs cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, family, work, and spirituality. Each proverb is presented in its original language, followed by an English translation and a brief explanation of its meaning. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the history and significance of proverbs in West African culture. Proverbs of West Africa: Little Blue Book, No. 505 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African culture and traditions, as well as those looking for inspiration and guidance in their daily lives.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: 9781258488222
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 66
Weight: 263g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm