Notes and Queries, Number 44, August 31, 1850 by Various

"Notes and Queries, Number 44, August 31, 1850" by Various is a historical and literary journal published during the mid-19th century. This work serves as a medium of intercommunication for literary individuals, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and other enthusiasts, offering a platform for discussions, notes, and inquiries regarding various topics of cultural and historical significance. At the start of this volume, the contents outline an array of topics, including notes on Gravesend boats, discussions of Mr. Cunningham's "Handbook of London," and a detailed analysis of devotional tracts belonging to Queen Katherine Parr. The opening portion features an intriguing account by an author identified as Alpha, comparing contemporary boat travel on the Thames with historical insights provided by Daniel Defoe, highlighting safety issues and passengers' experiences during tumultuous river conditions. This blend of anecdotes, literary commentary, and scholarly inquiry provides readers with a rich tapestry of social, cultural, and historical reflections designed to engage those interested in the expansive fields covered by "Notes and Queries." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title Notes and Queries, Number 44, August 31, 1850
Credits Produced by Jon Ingram, David King, the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team and The Internet Library of Early Journals
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Subject Questions and answers -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 13426
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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