The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Quotes - by Publications International Ltd (Hardcover)
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- The Book of Who Said That?
- Author(s): Publications International Ltd
- 704 Pages
- Reference, Curiosities & Wonders
- Series Name: Book of
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About the Book
"Words you'll never forget by people you can't remember."--Cover.Book Synopsis
The Book of Who Said That? is a collection of famous quotes and the stories behind them, spoken by history's most influential politicians, artists, philosophers, writers, and cultural movers.- 300+ articles cover a wide range of people and topics, from the well known to the obscure.
- Each of 11 chapters focuses on a theme: Wit and Wisdom from the Ancient World; Words from the White House; In Times of War; Science and Nature; Ideas of a Nation; Culture; Places; The Human Condition; Love and Marriage; Popular Sayings; The Quotables.
- Learn how profound words have shaped the milieu of cultural movements and historical moments.
- Did Nathan Hale really say, "I regret that I only have one life to give for my country?"; What baseball player was known by his catchphrase "Let's Play Two!"? What poet was called mad, bad, and dangerous to know? Who said, "The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel"? Where did the phrase "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" originate? It's often said as a fact that John Adams coined the phrase "Facts are stubborn things," but this is actually a false fact. Who should get credit?
- Hardcover, 704 pages.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 2.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 704
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Curiosities & Wonders
Series Title: Book of
Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.
Format: Hardcover
Author: Publications International Ltd
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2017
TCIN: 77981196
UPC: 9781680227543
Item Number (DPCI): 247-71-3352
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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