A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs

A POLYGLOT OF FOREIGN PROVERBS by HENRY G. BOHN is a collection of foreign proverbs in French Italian German Dutch Spanish Portuguese and Danish with English translations. The book includes a general index and was published in London in 1857. The author Henry G. Bohn compiled these proverbs with the help of scholars proficient in each language. The preface explains the motivation behind the book highlighting the new and common proverbs across languages. The book''s contents are organized by language with a separate section for English translations. The author acknowledges the collaboration of various scholars in ensuring accuracy in the translations. The book aims to provide readers with a diverse collection of foreign proverbs offering insights into different cultures and languages.