Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 by Various

"Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853" by Various is a historical publication that falls under the category of a periodical or journal, likely originating in the mid-19th century. This particular issue serves as a forum for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, and other scholars to share notes, queries, answers, and observations on a variety of topics. The publication features a collection of articles, notes, and inquiries that include discussions on Shakespeare's works, historical anecdotes, and peculiar customs, aiming to promote knowledge and formal dialogue among intellectual peers. The opening of this issue presents a diverse array of subjects tackled by various contributors. For example, one article examines the use of hour-glasses in pulpits as a means of timing sermons, while another discusses the fascinating skeleton of the Megatherium Americanum on display at the British Museum. There are also listings of queries submitted by readers about historical practices and terminology, such as how to interpret certain idioms in Shakespeare's works and the entangled legends shared across different cultures. Overall, the beginning of this publication sets the stage for a captivating exploration of historical nuances and cultural trivia, inviting readers to engage actively in the ongoing conversation of knowledge sharing during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Bell, George, 1814-1890
Title Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 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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Journals.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.5 (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. 20369
Release Date
Last Update Jan 22, 2007
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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