Notes and Queries, Number 239, May 27, 1854 by Various
"Notes and Queries, Number 239, May 27, 1854" by Various is a historical publication that belongs to the mid-19th century. This work serves as a platform for literary discussions, inquiries, and musings among scholars, antiquarians, genealogists, and other enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the intellectual life of the period. The publication compiles various notes, queries, and responses that cover a range of topics including literature, genealogy, language, and historical artifacts. At thestart of this volume, a series of contributions set the stage, such as discussions on the reprints of early Bibles and the marriage license of the poet John Gower. These notes display an interest in the preservation and examination of historical documents and artifacts. Additionally, it features queries regarding linguistic connections in geographical names as well as legendary tales from County Clare—demonstrating a blend of literary nostalgia and scholarly inquiry that defines the essence of this collection. Overall, the opening portion establishes a forum of intellectual curiosity and community engagement surrounding historical and literary topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Other | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title | Notes and Queries, Number 239, May 27, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (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. | 31690 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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