Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851" by Various is a collection of inquiries and contributions from literary enthusiasts and scholars published in the mid-19th century. The publication serves as a forum for exchanging knowledge on a variety of topics, including historical events, literary interpretations, genealogy, and antiquities. It engages readers with discussions that reflect the intellectual curiosities and cultural interests of its contemporary audience. At the start of
this volume, readers are introduced to a variety of notes and queries. Contributions include a detailed examination of the historically significant but undetermined location of the Battle of Brunanburgh, led by notable figures like Dr. Thurnam. Additionally, Bolton Corney discusses the need for a memorial to William Caxton, while other contributors delve into folk lore practices related to uncovering drowned bodies, accuracy in historical printing, and inquiries about the pronunciation of Chaucer. The opening portion sets the tone for a collaborative exploration of the past, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical record-keeping and scholarly pursuit among the contributors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 101, October 4, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram 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: 70.3 (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. | 38701 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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