Overview

A long-awaited companion volume to T.K. Pratt's Dictionary of Prince Edward Island English, this delightful collection includes more than 1,000 proverbs, folk sayings, catchphrases, and idioms characteristic of the speech and attitudes of Prince Edward Islanders. Laid out in 72 themes ranging from food and mood, to work and weather, the volume is instructive, easy to use, and entertaining. Meticulously researched, Prince Edward Island Sayings offers a unique blend of the scholarly and popular. The book features a table of themes, full cross-references, maps, and an extensive index. It is the only book of its kind for this unique part of the world.

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Author:   T.K. Pratt ,  Scott Burke
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9781442613171

ISBN 10:   1442613173
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   13 June 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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T.K. Pratt is Professor of English at the University of Prince Edward Island. Scott Burke is Legislative Counsel to the Government of Prince Edward Island.

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