Notes and Queries, Number 174, February 26, 1853 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 174, February 26, 1853" by Various is a collection of articles and discussions compiled for a literary and scholarly audience, written in the mid-19th century. This issue serves as a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists, showcasing a variety of topics and inquiries into literary artifacts, historical anecdotes, and folklore. The opening of the publication details a notable relic associated with Mary Stuart, Queen
of Scots, specifically a carved oak chair believed to be where she sat before her execution. The author describes not only the chair's intricate design but also its historical significance and the legends surrounding it. Following this discussion, readers are introduced to a series of notes, queries, and replies that delve into various topics, such as an unpublished letter from Warren Hastings and analysis of medieval emblems, indicating a rich tapestry of scholarly interests shared by contributors and readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 174, February 26, 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 Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42789 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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