Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 131, May 1, 1852 : 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. V, Number 131, May 1, 1852" by Various is a collection of literary inquiries, historical notes, and folklore, written in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a platform for correspondence among literary enthusiasts, antiquarians, genealogists, and others interested in exploring scholarly curiosities. The content focuses on various topics, including references to historical figures, literary analyses, folklore superstitions, and queries into various customs and practices. At the start of this specific edition, the opening sections introduce a series of notes, including historical references to Lawrence Sterne, readings from Shakespeare, and folkloric observations such as the peculiar beliefs surrounding the ability of a seventh son to cure ailments. The editor also seeks community engagement with queries on subjects ranging from the Book of Jasher to the practices of burials in wool, showcasing a broad array of interests and inquiries that illustrate the collective curiosity of its readership. This edition reflects the rich tapestry of 19th-century scholarship and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and understanding in a rapidly developing world. (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 Library of Early Journals.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-11-05