Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Treasury of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin
Author: James C. Humes
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060926977
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A brilliant resource to the wise and witty sayings of the "first American", along with numerous entertaining anecdotes about Benjamin Franklin's adventures and misadventures, from his childhood in his brother's Boston printing establishment and his subsequent move to Philadelphia as a youth to his stint as Colonial postmaster general, his work with Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence, and his years as ambassador to the court of Louis XVI in France. This book is for speechmakers, students of history, and lovers of Americana. The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin contains quotations organized by subject; lists of his inventions and innovations, such as newspaper editorials, the Franklin stove, bifocals, daylight saving time, and electroshock treatment; and his insights into the personalities of his contemporaries.
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060926977
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A brilliant resource to the wise and witty sayings of the "first American", along with numerous entertaining anecdotes about Benjamin Franklin's adventures and misadventures, from his childhood in his brother's Boston printing establishment and his subsequent move to Philadelphia as a youth to his stint as Colonial postmaster general, his work with Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence, and his years as ambassador to the court of Louis XVI in France. This book is for speechmakers, students of history, and lovers of Americana. The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin contains quotations organized by subject; lists of his inventions and innovations, such as newspaper editorials, the Franklin stove, bifocals, daylight saving time, and electroshock treatment; and his insights into the personalities of his contemporaries.
The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Contains some of Lincoln's most popular quotes, opinions, and stories, as well as his most famous speeches, including his "House Divided" speech.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Contains some of Lincoln's most popular quotes, opinions, and stories, as well as his most famous speeches, including his "House Divided" speech.
Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781441300591
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781441300591
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060172442
Category : Quotations, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A collection of anecdotes and quotes by Abraham Lincoln offers a portrait of the man as a writer, clever lawyer, and witty politician
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060172442
Category : Quotations, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A collection of anecdotes and quotes by Abraham Lincoln offers a portrait of the man as a writer, clever lawyer, and witty politician
The Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom
Author: Fergus Kelly
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781884822735
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early "Brehon" laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
ISBN: 9781884822735
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early "Brehon" laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread.
The Wit and Wisdom of Harry S. Truman
Author: Harry S. Truman
Publisher: Scarborough House
ISBN: 9780812815948
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher: Scarborough House
ISBN: 9780812815948
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Naomi's Home Companion
Author: Naomi Judd
Publisher: GT Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781577192718
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A collection of favorite recipes from her own kitchen.
Publisher: GT Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781577192718
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A collection of favorite recipes from her own kitchen.
Bouillabaisse for Bibliophiles
Author: William Targ
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthologies
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthologies
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Treasury of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Readers Digest
ISBN: 9780762109050
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description