Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854 : A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854" by Various is a collection of historical and literary discussions, with contributions from various authors, written in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a platform for scholars, antiquaries, and literary enthusiasts to explore a wide range of topics related to history, literature, and genealogy through notes and queries submitted by its readers. The content includes queries about historical figures, literary works, and customs, showcasing a kaleidoscope of interests and knowledge. The opening of this publication introduces the reader to its structure and purpose, featuring sections that include notes on changes in the format of the publication, as well as various scholarly contributions. Contributors such as Bolton Corney discuss the complexities of a literary work's publication history, while others, like Sir F. Madden, offer insights into Early English texts. Queries about historical documents and customs provide a window into the past, while answers to previous inquiries reveal an ongoing dialogue among readers and correspondents. The multifaceted nature of the content hints at a vibrant community engaged in the appreciation and preservation of cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-12-25