The Farmer's Friend or Wise Saws and Modern Instances
Author | : Wilfrid Stephen Mansfield |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 123 |
Release | : 2014-03-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781107629479 |
ISBN-13 | : 1107629470 |
Rating | : 4/5 (470 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Farmer's Friend or Wise Saws and Modern Instances written by Wilfrid Stephen Mansfield and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1947, this book presents a selection of British rural sayings together with commentary on their meanings. The selections were drawn from many sources, although the majority were derived directly from farmers. Illustrations are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in country sayings, linguistics and British history.