Notes and Queries, Number 79, May 3, 1851 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 79, May 3, 1851 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 http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Summary | "Notes and Queries, Number 79, May 3, 1851" by Various is a collection of literary inquiries and discussions written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a platform for scholars, artists, antiquarians, and others interested in various scholarly topics to pose questions, provide answers, and share observations related to literature and history. The focus ranges from literary critiques to genealogical queries and cultural notes, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of the time. The opening of this volume presents a variety of notes and queries, showcasing the eclectic nature of the contributions. It begins with an exploration of Chaucer's descriptions in "The Canterburie Tales," attempting to reconcile apparent inconsistencies in the text regarding time and celestial references. Other contributions touch on subjects such as a humorous guide in broken English from Amsterdam, accounts of remarkable instances of fecundity, and the meaning of specific historical terms. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of these diverse themes, inviting readers into a rich dialogue of ideas and knowledge that was characteristic of the period's intellectual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26899 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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