Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853" by Various is a collection of essays and inquiries published in the mid-19th century. This periodical aims to facilitate discussions among literary figures, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and other intellectuals by collecting various notes and queries on particular topics. The content showcases contributions that range from historical anecdotes and genealogical records to literary critiques and folklore, offering a glimpse into the interests and scholarly pursuits
of that era. The opening of this particular edition introduces several intriguing topics, including the custom of offering a white bull in honor of a saint, and discussions on passages from Shakespeare's works such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "King Lear." Additionally, it features inquiries on various subjects, such as the manners of the Irish and the history of Newstead Abbey, once owned by the poet Lord Byron. This opening sets the stage for an informative exploration into historical customs, literary analysis, and societal insights, characteristic of the polite and intellectual discourse of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (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. | 28474 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 588 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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