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100 1 _aStampoy, Pappity
245 1 2 _aA Collection of Scotch Proverbs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aText file produced by Susan Skinner, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"A Collection of Scotch Proverbs" by Anonymous, collected by Pappity Stampoy, is a compilation of traditional Scottish sayings and proverbs, likely created in the mid-17th century. This book provides insight into cultural wisdom, humor, and the social norms of Scotland during this time. As a collection of proverbs, it serves as a linguistic and social artifact that captures the essence of Scottish life and thought. The content of the book is divided into alphabetical sections, where each proverb is presented in its traditional Scots dialect. The proverbs cover a wide range of themes, such as the nature of humanity, the importance of caution and wisdom, and everyday observations on life and behavior. Many of these maxims convey moral lessons or practical advice, illustrating the collective experiences and beliefs of Scottish society. Notably, the humor and wit of the proverbs often reflect a deep understanding of character and human folly, making the collection enjoyable and thought-provoking for readers interested in folklore, linguistics, and cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aProverbs, Scottish
700 1 _aTaylor, Archer,
_d1890-1973
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7018
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