Wit and wisdom from West Africa ; or, A book of proverbial philosophy, idioms, enigmas, and laconisms.
| Author/creator | Burton, Richard Francis |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Negro Universities Press, [1969] |
| Description | xxx, 455 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Proverbs in the Wolof tongue.--Proverbs in the Kanuri tongue.--Proverbs in the Oji tongue.--Proverbs in the Ga or Accra language.--Proverbs in the Yoruba language.--Proverbs in the Efik, or Old Calabar language. Varia variorum.--Proverbial sayings and idioms in the Mpangwe (Fan) tongue. Miscellaneous phrases and expressions. |
| General note | Proverbs in the native tongue, with English translations. |
| General note | Reprint of the 1865 ed. |
| LCCN | 69018975 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN6519.A6 B8 1969 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |