Early American Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases

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Book Synopsis: p.B. J. Whiting savors proverbial expressions and has devoted much of his lifetime to studying and collecting them; no one knows more about British and American proverbs than he. The present volume, based upon writings in British North America from the earliest settlements to approximately 1820, complements his and Archer Taylor's Dictionary of American Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, 1820-1880. It differs from that work and from other standard collections, however, in that its sources are primarily not "literary" but instead workaday writings - letters, diaries, histories, travel books, political pamphlets, and the like. The authors represent a wide cross-section of the populace, from scholars and statesmen to farmers, shopkeepers, sailors, and hunters.

Mr. Whiting has combed all the obvious sources and hundreds of out-of-the-way publications of local journals and historical societies. This body of material, "because it covers territory that has not been extracted and compiled in a scholarly way before, can justly be said to be the most valuable of all those that Whiting has brought together," according to Albert B. Friedman. "What makes the work important is Whiting's authority: a proverb or proverbial phrase is what BJW thinks is a proverb or proverbial phrase. There is no objective operative definition of any value, no divining rod; his tact, 'feel,' experience, determine what's the real thing and what is spurious."

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Looking to dive into the fascinating world of proverbial expressions? Look no further than the Early American Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases Book by B.J. Whiting. With a lifetime of dedication to their study and collection, Whiting is unrivaled in his knowledge of British and American proverbs. This volume, based on writings from the earliest settlements to around 1820, offers a unique perspective you won't find in other collections. Instead of relying solely on "literary" sources, Whiting delves into workaday writings like letters, diaries, and political pamphlets to provide a comprehensive look at these timeless sayings.

What sets this book apart from others is Whiting's meticulous research. He leaves no stone unturned, scouring countless publications, local journals, and historical societies to gather the most extensive and valuable collection of early American proverbs. This wealth of material, untouched and compiled in a scholarly manner for the first time, truly makes this book a must-have for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

But why is Whiting's authority so significant? The answer lies in his approach to defining proverbs. Unlike others, he relies not on a rigid, objective definition but on his "tact, 'feel,' experience" to determine what is genuine and what is not. With his discerning eye, Whiting ensures that every proverb or proverbial phrase presented in this book is the real deal.

If you're ready to immerse yourself in the wisdom and richness of early American proverbs, don't miss out on this invaluable resource. Grab your copy of the Early American Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases Book today and embark on a journey of linguistic exploration like no other. Click here to get your copy now!

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