Notes and Queries, Number 222, January 28, 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 222, January 28, 1854" by Various is a collection of articles and inquiries related to literature, history, and culture, written during the mid-19th century. It includes various essays and letters discussing notable figures, folklore, literary queries, and scientific topics of the time, reflecting the intellectual engagement of its contributors. The publication serves as a medium for communication among literary enthusiasts, historians, and genealogists, providing both queries and responses on a wide range of subjects. The opening of this edition introduces readers to the format and purpose of "Notes and Queries," highlighting the contributions from individuals such as Henry H. Breen, who discusses the life of Francis Dobbs, a figure with both political insight and religious fervor. This section provides a glimpse into Dobbs's unique character, detailing his background, literary pursuits, and notable speeches. The publication also features a variety of minor notes and queries that invite reader participation, including discussions about historical texts, literary quotations, and cultural superstitions, emphasizing the collaborative nature of scholarship and the community's shared interest in knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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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: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-02-04