Word Lover's Book of Unfamiliar Quotations (Paperback)

~ Wesley D. Camp (Author)

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Product Description

A rich anthology of quotations, uniquely drawn from the greatest minds over the ages, that speak to the relevant issues of today

"A man loses contact with reality if he is not surrounded by his books". Francois Mitterand, former President of France - London Times, May 10, 1982

Collected in this book are mankind's thoughts and feelings from the earliest times to the most recent past. This collection includes over 2,500 thought-provoking quotes from the social sciences to the natural sciences, from poetry to philosophy, from theism to agnosticism, and from rationalism to mysticism. Scrupulously researched by the author, a historian well acquainted with all cultures and civilizations, this collection is unparalleled for its superior collection of quotations. Contrasting and complementary ideas are presented from such philosophers and pundits as Oscar Wilde, Thomas Jefferson, Sophocles and Margaret Mead. This elegant compilation of fresh, compelling, and well-turned sayings on such issues as ambition, character, society, and wisdom will make an indispensable resource for speechmakers, speechwriters, and other professionals as well as all lovers of the written word.

About the Author

The late Wesley D. Camp, noted as a dedicated educator and historian, taught Western Civilization and European History at Adelphi University for over twenty years. A translator of several works from French-to-English, he authored two widely-used history texts, Roots of Western Civilization, Volumes I and II.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press (May 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073520098X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735200982
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,525,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, July 15, 2001

By	S. Rhinehart "quote collector" (Northern CA, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own nearly 80 different quote books--no exaggeration--but this is one of my favorites for two reasons:

1. These really are, for the most part, unfamiliar quotations. It's so nice to see something you haven't read in several other books.

2. Like many of the larger books of quotations, this one has complete sources--a key attribute I always look for in quote books. The source (cite) for each quote tells not only the author or speaker, but also the title and publication or speech date.

So, why only four stars? Again, two reasons:

1. The book's 1500+ quotations are organized into topics. There is a helpful list of those topics at the beginning, but alas, no indexes. Looking for a particular author? You're out of luck.

2. There is no recognizable order to the quotes within each topic. They are not alphabetized by author, and not chronological.

Still, bravo to Wesley Camp for publishing a quote book with fresh material.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-Provoking Quotations, May 20, 2000

By A Customer

These quotations are some of the most interesting, elusive, and meaningful ideas ever penned. The editors have found some of the best overlooked quotes and put them in this book. Bravo! Once again, this is an amazing book that everyone should read!

3.0 out of 5 stars Word Lover's Book of Unfamiliar Quotations, August 23, 2009

By	Tina Bonitatis (Haddon Heights, NJ) - See all my reviews

This book has many quotations that I had never heard before, but it also had ones that I looked for and couldn't find in a larger book. A nice addition to anyone's library. I even liked it better than the much larger book I ordered "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations". "Word Lover's Book of Unfamiliar Quotations" alone would have done me just fine.