Little Book of African Wisdom
Author: Patrick Ibekwe
The wit and wisdom of Africa distilled into this gift book.
The wit and wisdom of Africa distilled into this gift book of proverbs. Nothing reveals so much about a culture as the folklore and collective wisdom of its proverbs. This robust tradition, at its richest in Africa, is reflected in this gift book.
| Format: | Paperback |
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| Dimensions: | 95mm x 85mm |
| Page extent: | 144 pages |
| Publication date: | September 2009 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-906523-20-6 |
Date added: March 25, 2009
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