Noble Mottoes

Noble Mottoes

Charles Bruce

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781437085112
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''Noble Mottoes'' is a book written by Charles Bruce and published in 1876. The book is a collection of familiar talks on the mottoes of great families, illustrated by anecdotes, stories, parables, and poetry. The author explores the significance and meaning of the mottoes of various noble families throughout history, providing insights into the values and beliefs of these families. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different family and their motto. The author draws from a wide range of sources, including historical records, biographies, and literature, to provide a rich and varied exploration of these mottoes. The book is illustrated with engravings and includes a comprehensive index. ''Noble Mottoes'' is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of noble families and their values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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