J. P. Martin 
The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom 
Volume 1: a Collection of Ancient Proverbs and Wisdom from the Continent of Africa

The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 is a compilation of over 100 ancient proverbs and words of wisdom from the continent of Africa.

Africa is the birthplace of human civilization and home to some of the most ancient wisdom on the planet. The continent of Africa is an extremely culturally rich region and home to over 2, 000 languages, 3, 000 ethnic groups and numerous belief systems. The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 provides a diverse and expansive collection of timeless wise sayings and knowledge which have been collected from every region of Africa including west Africa, central Africa, east Africa, south Africa and north Africa. This valuable collection of inspirational sayings seeks to share Africa’s wisdom which has been passed down from one generation to the next for thousands of years.