The Proverbs of Scotland

The Proverbs of Scotland is a collection of Scottish proverbs compiled by Alexander Hislop. The book contains over 3,000 proverbs that reflect the wit, wisdom, and humor of the Scottish people. The proverbs cover a wide range of topics including love, friendship, family, work, and life in general. Some of the proverbs are well-known, while others are less familiar, but all of them offer insights into the Scottish culture and way of life. The book is organized thematically, making it easy for readers to find proverbs on specific topics. The Proverbs of Scotland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish culture, language, and history, and it is an entertaining read for anyone who appreciates a good proverb.1862. This is a collection of the proverbs of Scotland, with explanatory and illustrative notes and a glossary. Throughout the volume, a considerable number of notes are introduced. The compiler states that many of these notes are mere literal explanations or illustrations, conveying generally a poor idea of the deeper meaning which the proverbs themselves are capable of yielding. The reader will find a very wide array of proverbs used even today.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.