Notes and Queries, Number 60, December 21, 1850 by Various

"Notes and Queries, Number 60, December 21, 1850" by Various is a periodical publication aimed at fostering communication among literary figures, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and other intellectuals during the Victorian era. Primarily a collection of notes and queries, it serves as a platform for discussions on various topics related to literature, history, and society, reflecting the cultural and scholarly interests of its time. The content of this particular issue centers on a variety of subjects, showcasing a rich tapestry of literary discussions, inquiries into historic figures and texts, and responses to previous queries. Topics include the division of intellectual labor, analyses of literary passages—specifically from works by Shakespeare—bibliographical questions, and an assortment of minor queries about historical figures, phrases, and cultural phenomena. Notable sections involve appeals for information about papal bulls, interpretations of expressive phrases, and historical anecdotes, all revealing the diverse interests of the contributors and the collaborative spirit of intellectual inquiry characteristic of the Victorian period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Editor Bell, George, 1814-1890
Title Notes and Queries, Number 60, December 21, 1850
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
Credits Produced by Charlene Taylor, William Flis, Jonathan Ingram
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Journals.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.6 (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. 24803
Release Date
Last Update Mar 12, 2008
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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