Notes and Queries, Number 50, October 12, 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 50, October 12, 1850" by Various is a periodical publication that serves as a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, and others. Written in the mid-19th century during the Victorian era, this collection provides insights into various historical, literary, and cultural inquiries reflecting the intellectual curiosity of the time. The likely topic of the book revolves around the sharing of knowledge, questions, and discussions among contemporary scholars and enthusiasts. The content of this issue is organized into three main sections: "Notes," "Queries," and "Replies." Each section covers a wide array of topics, from discussions about the authorship of Shakespeare's works and observations on language nuances, to inquiries about historical artifacts like the "Black Rood of Scotland." The contributors engage in extensive dialogue, answering minor queries, debating interpretations of literary pieces like Gray's "Elegy," and providing bibliographical notes on various authors and texts. The publication reflects a vibrant intellectual exchange, showcasing the interests and passions of its readers in literature, history, and the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jon Ingram, David King, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and The Internet Library of Early Journals

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-09-28