Brewer's dictionary of phrase and fable

Brewer's dictionary of phrase and fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780060104665.

While relaxing and reading my evening repertoire of the 1 million best books, I periodically, crossed a person a place or phrase that somehow missed my reading repertoire. When this happens I reach for my copy of "Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable." Finding what Im looking for, Im happy to know that I usually got it right. Looking up such phrases as "Cracker Barrel philosophy", I cannot help glance at "cracked pots last the longest." Once in a while I can stomp Brewer"s with such phrases as " cover her face mine eyes dazzle she died young." For people who suggest that you can find just about anything on the net that is true. However the net does not have a tactile feel and easy index; whats more is having to trust his credibility. h-25