Notes and Queries, Number 81, May 17, 1851 by Various
"Notes and Queries, Number 81, May 17, 1851" by Various is a historical periodical publication that represents mid-19th century literary discourse. This work serves as a medium for communication among literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and enthusiasts of cultural subjects. The content likely spans a range of topics, including literary notations, folklore, historical queries, responses to previous inquiries, and miscellaneous notes of interest. The opening portion of the publication introduces a richtapestry of discussions and inquiries into various subjects. It presents a series of notes addressing literary interpretations and folklore, such as the depiction of Chaucer's meticulous attention to astronomical details in his works and the sharing of peculiar Dutch superstitions. It also showcases an array of queries from readers seeking historical genealogies and explanations of obscure terms and practices, underscoring the collaborative nature of the publication. Overall, the beginning highlights the interplay of curiosity and knowledge that characterizes this unique literary collector's item. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title | Notes and Queries, Number 81, May 17, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (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 https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29318 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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