Notes and Queries, Number 55, November 16, 1850

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 55, November 16, 1850" by Various is a periodical publication that falls under the category of a literary and scholarly journal, characteristic of the mid-19th century. The content primarily revolves around inquiries and discussions pertaining to literature, history, and folklore, reflecting the intellectual curiosity typical of the Victorian era. In this particular issue, the journal presents a collection of notes, queries, and replies from a variety of contributors, covering topics such as the authorship of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII," the historical figure Eustache Deschamps, and various aspects of English and Scottish folklore, including tales of witchcraft and ghost laying. The issue also includes minor notes that touch upon cultural anecdotes, literary figures, and specific queries about authors and historical items. Overall, it serves as a rich resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in literary history, genealogy, and the social customs of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Internet Library of Early Journals; Jon Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online PG Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01