Wit And Wisdom From West Africa: Or A Book Of Proverbial Philosophy, Idioms, Enigmas, And Laconisms (1865)

by Richard Francis Burton

Book Overview

Wit And Wisdom From West Africa: Or A Book Of Proverbial Philosophy, Idioms, Enigmas, And Laconisms is a collection of traditional sayings, proverbs, and idioms from West Africa. The book was first published in 1865 by Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer and scholar who spent many years in Africa. The collection includes over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from various West African cultures, including Yoruba, Hausa, and Fula. The book is divided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165812991
• ISBN13: 9781165812998
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"