Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851" by Various is a periodical publication that serves as a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, and others interested in a variety of topics. Written during the Victorian era, this collection captures the intellectual curiosity of the time through inquiries, notes, and replies from various contributors on a broad range of subjects, including historical events, literary analysis, and linguistic queries. In
this particular issue, readers will find a rich assortment of content, such as discussions about a Latin drinking song by Richard Braithwait and accounts of strange celestial phenomena. Queries cover diverse topics, including portraits of poets like Edmund Spenser, historical anecdotes, and etymological questions. The contributors provide insights, answers, and new speculations on topics ranging from the Vendace fish to genealogies of notable families, showcasing the collaborative spirit of scholarship and the quest for knowledge in the mid-19th century. This publication not only serves as a historical snapshot but also as a testament to the communal pursuit of learning and understanding through inquiry and correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26897 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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