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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a monumental scholarly collection of English and foreign proverbs, folklore, and superstitions, compiled over many years by indefatigable Victorian collector Vincent Stuckey Lean. Originally offered to and accepted by the British Museum, some of the author's beneficiaries opted to publish parts of the work, enabling a wider readership to appreciate Lean's relentless dedication. The proverbs and sayings within are not simply listed, but annotated with thorough diligence, offering readers a unique glimpse into the historical and cultural context from which they arose. This book is not only a delight for lovers of language and folklore, but also a valuable resource for scholars interested in cultural history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333764487_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Lean s Collectanea, Vol. 1: Collections by Vincent Stuckey Lean of Proverbs (English and Foreign), Folk Lore, and Superstitions, Also Compilations Towards Dictionaries of Proverbial Phrases and Words, Old and Disused. N° de réf. du vendeur 2148080944
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