Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Bartlett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear to DJ with some small rips. Light denting to top of board spine otherwise in good condition. Tanning to pastedown. Pages in good condition. Binding sturdy.
This monumental reference work presents an unparalleled compendium of memorable sayings, proverbs, and literary excerpts from across centuries. This authoritative volume chronicles the enduring wisdom and wit of humanity, offering readers a meticulously curated collection of significant utterances from historical figures, philosophers, poets, and playwrights. It serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to identify the source of a well-known phrase or to discover profound insights expressed with eloquence. The compilation illustrates the evolution of thought and language, making it a cornerstone for scholars, writers, and general enthusiasts of intellectual heritage.
Author: John Bartlett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear to DJ with some small rips. Light denting to top of board spine otherwise in good condition. Tanning to pastedown. Pages in good condition. Binding sturdy.
This monumental reference work presents an unparalleled compendium of memorable sayings, proverbs, and literary excerpts from across centuries. This authoritative volume chronicles the enduring wisdom and wit of humanity, offering readers a meticulously curated collection of significant utterances from historical figures, philosophers, poets, and playwrights. It serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to identify the source of a well-known phrase or to discover profound insights expressed with eloquence. The compilation illustrates the evolution of thought and language, making it a cornerstone for scholars, writers, and general enthusiasts of intellectual heritage.