Mackintosh's Collection Of Gaelic Proverbs And Familiar Phrases (1819)

von Benjamin Franklin, Donald Macintosh

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mackintosh's Collection of Gaelic Proverbs and Familiar Phrases is a book that was first published in 1819 by Donald Mackintosh. The book is a compilation of traditional Gaelic proverbs and phrases that were commonly used in Scotland and Ireland during the 19th century. The proverbs and phrases are presented in their original Gaelic language, along with English translations and explanations of their meanings. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different topic or theme. Some of the topics covered in the book include love, death, friendship, family, and nature. Each section contains a wide variety of proverbs and phrases that are relevant to the topic at hand, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Gaelic language and culture.In addition to the proverbs and phrases themselves, Mackintosh's Collection also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the book. The introduction explains the importance of Gaelic language and culture in Scotland and Ireland, and provides insights into the ways in which these proverbs and phrases were used in everyday life.Overall, Mackintosh's Collection of Gaelic Proverbs and Familiar Phrases is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Gaelic language and culture. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the traditions and beliefs of the Scottish and Irish people, and offers a wealth of wisdom and insight that is still relevant today.To Which Is Added, The Way To Wealth.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.

• Themen: Lexika Enzyklopädien und Nachschlagewerke Nachschlagewerke Zitate, Sprichwörter, Redensarten
• ISBN: 9781104253554
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC