Notes and Queries, Number 72, March 15, 1851 : A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Bell, George, 1814-1890

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Notes and Queries, Number 72, March 15, 1851" by Various is a scholarly publication typical of the Victorian era, specifically a collection of inquiries, responses, and discussions primarily related to literary, historical, and folkloric subjects. This periodical serves as a medium for communication among literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and insights on a wide array of topics. The contents of this issue include notes on various subjects such as the interpretation of Chaucer's works, inquiries into local dialects and folk sayings, and responses to lesser-known historical queries. Noteworthy topics featured include illustrations of Chaucer, Gloucestershire provincialisms, traditional folk lore, and the historical context surrounding figures like Oliver Cromwell and Richard III. The wide-ranging nature of the inquiries highlights the interests and concerns of scholars and enthusiasts of the time, showcasing a blend of literary analysis, cultural anthropology, and genealogical research. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-10-27