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New International Dictionary Of Quotations, The
Miner, MargaretRawson, Hugh

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New International Dictionary Of Quotations, The

Signet (Feb 01, 2000)
9780451199638
| Paperback
656 pages | 102 x 168 mm | English
Dewey 082
LC Classification PN6081 .R38 2000
LC Control No. 00699840

Subject

  • Quotations, English
  • Reference / Dictionaries
  • Reference / Quotations

Plot

Brings together over 4,000 quotations of speakers and writers throughout history -- from Homer, Shakespeare, and the Bible to Pogo, Mae West, Ronald Reagan, and many others, making this volume the best pocket-sized quote book available.-- Provides the tried and true quotations that people most often search for. The quote on the tip of your tongue is now at your fingertips.-- Distills the most memorable words of the past with a view to the concerns of today...filling the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date dictionary of quotations.-- Emphasizes American quotations and the words of "doers" -- politicians, entertainers, athletes, minority leaders, and others who have addressed topics of importance to our times.-- Arranged and cross-referenced in terms of subject, and indexed so you can find quotations by authors and key phrases.Compact and enjoyable to read, this is an ideal reference for students, business people, writers, aspiring MCs, public speakers, crossword puzzle fans, word buffs, and all users of the English language.