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Author Oliphant, Samuel Grant, 1864-1936
Title Queer questions and ready replies : A collection of four hundred questions in history, geography, biography, mythology, philosophy, natural history, science, philology, etc., etc., with their answers
Edition Fourth edition
Original Publication Boston: New England Publishing Company, 1886, pubdate 1888.
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Queer Questions and Ready Replies" by S. Grant Oliphant is a collection of informational queries and answers written in the late 19th century. The work presents four hundred intriguing questions covering a wide array of topics such as history, geography, science, and philosophy, aiming to provide interesting and sometimes obscure knowledge to the general public. The book aspires to correct popular misconceptions and promote accurate scholarship. The opening of this work outlines its intent and scope, stating that it is designed to furnish readers with engaging and instructive information across various subjects. Oliphant expresses hope that the compilation will serve as a valuable resource for those seeking answers to less commonly known facts, thereby enriching their understanding of various domains. It begins by introducing several questions, demonstrating the diversity of the topics covered, from historical events and figures to peculiar expressions and natural phenomena. Each subsequent entry follows a structured format, providing well-researched responses that make the book both educational and enjoyable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Subject Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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EBook-No. 71466
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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