| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 42, August 17, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jon Ingram, David King, the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team and The Internet Library of Early Journals,
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| Summary |
"Notes and Queries, Number 42, August 17, 1850" by Various is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century that serves as a forum for inquiries and exchanges among literary scholars, artists, genealogists, and antiquarians. This particular issue includes various notes, queries, and replies that touch on a wide array of topics ranging from historical propositions about Ireland to folklore customs. The publication invites contributions from its readers, making it a collective intellectual endeavor. The opening portion presents an organized structure highlighting the diverse subjects being discussed. It features contributions such as Dr. Bell’s examination of King Alfred's geographical understanding through Orosius, Kersley’s intriguing proposition regarding the settlement of Jews in Ireland, and various folklore notes. There are also queries seeking information about historical figures, customs, and linguistic origins, showcasing the collaborative nature of the publication. Each section serves to connect contributors in their scholarly pursuits, establishing "Notes and Queries" as a vital resource for those interested in deepening their understanding of historical, literary, and cultural subjects of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
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| Subject |
Questions and answers -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13411 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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