Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853 by Various

"Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853" by Various is a periodical publication, typical of the mid-19th century. It serves as a medium of inter-communication for literary figures, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and others, providing a platform for readers to share notes and queries pertaining to various topics of interest. The content includes notes on historical figures, minor queries about various topics, and replies to previously posed questions, acting as both a resource for knowledge and a community for intellectual exchange. The opening portion of this edition introduces a range of subjects, beginning with a note on Peter Brett, an Irish parish clerk and schoolmaster, highlighting his role as a literary figure in his regional community. Other sections include critiques on translations of travel guides, discussions of women’s virtues compared to tortoises, and a collection of weather proverbs from different cultures. The publication encourages readers to engage by submitting their queries and observations, fostering a sense of community and scholarly pursuit among individuals passionate about literature, history, and various subjects of cultural interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Bell, George, 1814-1890
Title Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
Credits Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Library of Early
Journals.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.9 (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. 27011
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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