Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins 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.) |
| Summary | "Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853" by Various is a historical publication that falls under the category of a periodical or journal, likely originating in the mid-19th century. This particular issue serves as a forum for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, and other scholars to share notes, queries, answers, and observations on a variety of topics. The publication features a collection of articles, notes, and inquiries that include discussions on Shakespeare's works, historical anecdotes, and peculiar customs, aiming to promote knowledge and formal dialogue among intellectual peers. The opening of this issue presents a diverse array of subjects tackled by various contributors. For example, one article examines the use of hour-glasses in pulpits as a means of timing sermons, while another discusses the fascinating skeleton of the Megatherium Americanum on display at the British Museum. There are also listings of queries submitted by readers about historical practices and terminology, such as how to interpret certain idioms in Shakespeare's works and the entangled legends shared across different cultures. Overall, the beginning of this publication sets the stage for a captivating exploration of historical nuances and cultural trivia, inviting readers to engage actively in the ongoing conversation of knowledge sharing during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20369 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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