Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850" by Various is a literary periodical published in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a medium for discussions among literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and those interested in folklore and historical queries. It features a variety of notes, queries, and replies concerning literary and historical topics, which indicates a community-driven approach to the understanding of cultural heritage and literary discourse of the time. At the start of this issue, there are various contributions that showcase the range of interests from the contributors. The opening includes notes on Scottish ballads and their connections to folk traditions, discussions on heraldry related to the Holt family, and intriguing queries about mythological dragons. Highlights include the examination of the fairy legends surrounding Midridge in Durham, insights on various local customs and proverbs, and the exploration of various historical and literary figures through contributions from readers. This rich tapestry of topics offers a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual curiosities of the early Victorian era, making the publication a valuable resource for anyone interested in historical literature or Victorian social history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Internet Library of Early Journals; Jon Ingram, Patricia A Benoy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-31