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The Book Of African Proverbs
Hardback
Main Details
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The Book Of African Proverbs
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Gerd de Ley
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 121 |
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| Category/Genre | Encyclopaedias and reference works |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781578268030
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.9 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
25 June 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,500 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as "the Dark Continent" in the sense that Africa's culture and people were largely mysterious and unknown to Europeans. Even today with all the information we have at our disposal, Africa is still viewed by many as a monolithic entity instead of a great continent with a myriad of diverse nations, cultures, and inhabitants. The Book of African Proverbs seek to illuminate these different cultures by highlighting the wisdom, humor, and character of people from all over Africa. The insights within The Book of African Proverbs are simultaneously unique and universal making it a wonderful starter collection for anyone interested in Africa's rich culture.
Author Biography
Gerd de Ley is a former English teacher and has been a professional writer and actor since 1975. From an early age, Gerd has been an avid collector of quotations and proverbs from all over the world.
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