Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 86, June 21, 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, Vol. III, Number 86, June 21, 1851" by Various is a scholarly periodical written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a forum for literary discussions and inquiries, where contributors engage in sharing notes, queries, and answers on a myriad of topics including literature, history, and antiquarian studies. Its multi-faceted content indicates a broad intellectual community, catering to writers, historians, genealogists, and the curious-minded. The opening of this volume introduces various sections, starting with notes on books, literary queries, and minor inquiries regarding historical figures and expressions. For instance, one note discusses Sir James Mackintosh's reflections on William Ogilvie's essay on property, while another addresses the tradition surrounding St. Patrick's reputed expulsion of snakes from Ireland. The structure of the publication emphasizes interaction, as it invites readers to contribute their insights and knowledge, fostering a collaborative spirit in the pursuit of understanding cultural and literary references of the time. Overall, this volume is a rich tapestry of intellectual exchange during a vibrant period of literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-09-21