| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 51, October 19, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by The Internet Library of Early Journals; Jon Ingram, Keith
Edkins and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Notes and Queries, Number 51, October 19, 1850" by Various is a historical collection of literary discussions and inquiries written in the mid-19th century. The periodical serves as a medium of intercommunication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists, aiming to foster dialogue and share knowledge across various fields of interest. The opening of this edition sets the stage for a rich tapestry of intellectual exploration, featuring a variety of contributions, including "Notes" on historical and literary topics, "Queries" inviting responses from readers, and "Replies" addressing earlier inquiries. It highlights discussions around literary figures, historical anecdotes, and queries about etymology and bibliographical curiosities—such as references to "Roberd the Robber" and conjectures regarding passages in Shakespeare. The blend of scholarly inquiry and community engagement captures the essence of a bygone era's quest for knowledge and understanding in the humanities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
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| Subject |
Questions and answers -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15232 |
| Release Date |
Mar 2, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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