Notes and Queries, Number 175, March 5, 1853 : 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 175, March 5, 1853" by Various is a collection of literary contributions crafted during the mid-19th century. It serves as a forum for discussions among writers, historians, and enthusiasts of antiquities, genealogy, and literature, sharing notes, queries, and replies that contribute to the understanding of culture and knowledge of the time. The publication likely focuses on various topics, including literary interpretations, historical events, and the evolution of language, inviting readers to engage in intellectual inquiry. The opening of this volume introduces an assortment of notes and queries reflecting eclectic interests. It includes discussions on literary figures such as William Cowper and a commentary on a ballad about Shakespeare, alongside explorations of Swedish influence on English vernacular. Queries in the issue contemplate the origins of wild plant names, popular sayings, and notable historical customs, creating a tapestry of topics that invite readers to expand their knowledge and participate in the conversation. This dialogue highlights the collective curiosity of the era, encouraging scholarly engagement and the preservation of linguistic and cultural history. (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 Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-24