African Aphorisms: Or Saws From Swahili Land (1891)

African Aphorisms: Or Saws From Swahili Land is a book written by William Ernest Taylor and published in 1891. The book is a collection of aphorisms, or wise sayings, that Taylor gathered during his travels in East Africa, particularly in the Swahili-speaking regions. The book contains over 200 aphorisms, each accompanied by a brief explanation or commentary by Taylor. The sayings cover a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, friendship, wisdom, and morality. The book provides a glimpse into the Swahili culture and way of life at the time, as well as offering insights into universal human values and beliefs. Overall, African Aphorisms is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African culture and philosophy.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.