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The Book Of Chinese Proverbs: A Collection of Timeless Wisdom, Wit, Sayings & Advice
Hardback
Main Details
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The Book Of Chinese Proverbs: A Collection of Timeless Wisdom, Wit, Sayings & Advice
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Gerd De Ley
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 187,Width 128 |
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| Category/Genre | Language - reference and general |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781578268269
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.9951 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
31 December 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The Book of Chinese Proverbs collects over 2000 of the most profound and illuminating proverbs--both ancient and modern--from China and its people. Chinese culture is one of the oldest in history and the amount of wisdom collected during that time is bigger than the Great Wall of China. From Confucius to Laozi to Sun Tzu, numerous Chinese philosophers and their teachings have influenced Chinese culture, but permeated in many different parts of the world. The Book of Chinese Proverbs features over 2000 of the greatest ones, organized to be accessible and informative for today's audience and giving more insights to China and its rich culture.
Author Biography
Gerd de Ley is a former English teacher and has been a professional writer and actor since 1975. From an early age, Gerd has been an avid collector of quotations and proverbs from all over the world.
Reviews"This pocket-sized and easily transportable little volume is a treasure and a pleasure to simply browse through." -Midwest Book Review
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