From the phrase "forget and forgive" in the speech of Shakespeare's King Lear to Hillary Clinton's use of "It takes a village to raise a child," this updated second edition of Titelman's acclaimed collection of sayings is entertaining and educational for a wide variety of readers. With an alphabetical format and extensive subject index for quick reference, America's Popular Sayings is comprehensive and easy to use. Unique for its focus on expressions found in America, this treasury contains detailed historical origins and more biblically inspired sayings than any other collection. Along with each of the 1,500 sayings and more than 10,000 citations, Titelman explores the origins and contemporary usage of scientific, historical, recreational, and patriotic expressions.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Publisher: Gramercy Pub. Date: 9th November 2004 Catalog: Book Media: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 496 Ean: 9780517223772 Isbn: 0517223775
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good book, but... ~ Written on Oct 7, 2007. 3 out of 4 users found this review helpful.
I really like this book. It's full of all of those witty sayings you wish you could come up with in your daily diatribe with co-workers, and debates with friends. But, the appendix is horrible. When trying to find the right saying, it shouldn't solely be based on the keyword of a noun found in the quote itself. It would be nice, rather, if this appendix was based on an idea you want to convey.
Just what I wanted ~ Written on Mar 17, 2006. out of 16 users found this review helpful.
My purchase met everything I wanted. Next time I need a book, I shall order it from Amazon.com.
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Just what I wanted
