In this book, Burton states his aim is to provide an insight into the characters and thought-modes of mankind. He attempts to redress the prevalent... Show moreIn this book, Burton states his aim is to provide an insight into the characters and thought-modes of mankind. He attempts to redress the prevalent attitude that there is little culture in Africa of his time. The work consists of proverbs translated from seven languages and grouped accordingly. These are largely single sentences or two lines, and the original saying is provided alongside the English translation. On occasion, Burton provides a number of explanatory notes but largely leaves each proverb without adornment. Towards the end of the volume, there are some longer tales and sayings, and these are accompanied by a simultaneous translation. The work ends with a description of the significance of single words from a miscellany of languages, with the context of their use described. compiled by Richard F. Burton ... Main Heritage Shelves General PN6519.A6 B8 1865 Book Item-ID: i10243197 BIB-ID: 1785125 Show less
by Edward North Buxton. Main Heritage Shelves General SK31 .B89 1893 Book Item-ID: i10176809 BIB-ID: 1019316 Show moreby Edward North Buxton. Main Heritage Shelves General SK31 .B89 1893 Book Item-ID: i10176809 BIB-ID: 1019316 Show less
Description and travel, Descriptions et voyages, DT471 .B87 1863, 916.6 B974w
by a F.R.G.S. ; with map and illustration ... Includes bibliographical references. Also issued online. Show moreby a F.R.G.S. ; with map and illustration ... Includes bibliographical references. Also issued online. Show less
Description and travel, Social life and customs, DT310 .O3 1924, 916.4
by V.C. Scott O'Connor. Illustrations from photographs. Also issued online. Show moreby V.C. Scott O'Connor. Illustrations from photographs. Also issued online. Show less
by Lady Wentworth; with 388 plates in half-tone and 21 plates in colour, and many diagrams in the text. Errata slips (1 attached to p. 19, 1 laid in). ... Show moreby Lady Wentworth; with 388 plates in half-tone and 21 plates in colour, and many diagrams in the text. Errata slips (1 attached to p. 19, 1 laid in). "First published in 1938." Folded map attached to end lining papers. Show less
by Mildred Cable ... [et al.]. "The nucleus of this book is the work of Miss Mildred Cable."--Pref. Includes bibliographical references (p. [119]-121... Show moreby Mildred Cable ... [et al.]. "The nucleus of this book is the work of Miss Mildred Cable."--Pref. Includes bibliographical references (p. [119]-121) and index. Show less
