Notes and Queries, Number 172, February 12, 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 172, February 12, 1853" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and others, providing a platform for shared knowledge and inquiry into various topics of interest. Each edition is filled with contributions including notes, queries, and replies related to literature, history, language, and folklore. The opening of this edition presents a collection of diverse notes and queries, showcasing the eclectic interests of its contributors. It begins with humorous extracts on Italian English from a guidebook about the Cathedral of Milan, subsequently transitioning into discussions about local historical sites such as the St. Nicholas Church in Brighton. The publication emphasizes a collaborative spirit where individuals share curiosities about antiquities, linguistic quirks, and societal customs, including superstitions and etymology. The inclusion of minor notes and queries highlights the community's engagement with history, art, and literature, reflecting the intellectual endeavors of its time. (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: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-24