Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854" by Various is a collection of literary communications and scholarly discussions written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a medium for contributors from various fields—literature, history, genealogy, and the arts—to share knowledge, queries, and responses regarding historical and cultural topics. The focus is primarily on antiquities, folklore, and literary analysis, presenting a unique insight into the intellectual pursuits of that era. The
opening portion of the volume features various sections such as “Notes” and “Queries,” starting with an exploration of Kennington Common's historical significance. The Rev. W. Sparrow Simpson poses questions about its past, referencing notable events and figures associated with the area. Additionally, there are topics on life and death, a letter detailing the Battle of Trafalgar, heraldic customs, and anecdotes from folklore, demonstrating the varied subjects discussed. Each contribution highlights a smaller slice of cultural knowledge, inviting readers to engage in the scholarly discourse surrounding these historical curiosities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 231, April 1, 1854 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: 71.8 (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. | 28194 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28194-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 506 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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