Notes and Queries, Number 168, January 15, 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 168, January 15, 1853" by Various is a collection of literary notes, queries, and discussions published in the early 19th century. This edition features contributions from various authors exploring historical, literary, and genealogical topics, showcasing the vibrant intellectual exchange of the time. The publication serves as a medium for people with similar interests-literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists-to communicate and share knowledge. At the start of this edition, the opening notes present a variety of intriguing topics, including an inedited poem by Alexander Pope, an analysis of a historical error in Robert Southey's work, and a legendary account of the Rollright stones in Oxfordshire. The entries reflect a mix of poetry, historical anecdotes, and inquiries into various subjects such as music, ancient rituals, and biographical details about notable figures. Each contribution invites readers to engage further with the knowledge shared, embodying a spirit of curiosity and collective learning prevalent in 19th-century literary culture. (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: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-24