Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 1853 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Other | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 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 https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Summary | "Notes and Queries, Number 216, December 17, 1853" by Various is a historical collection of inquiries and answers concerning literature, history, and various curiosities written during the mid-19th century. This particular issue serves as a platform for literary conversations, with contributions from a range of authors discussing topics as diverse as Russian religious practices, Leicestershire epitaphs, and the pronunciation of Hebrew names. The opening of this volume introduces the format and intent of the publication, which includes notes, queries, and replies among its contributors. Initially, it highlights an entry by Arthur Paget discussing the peculiar tale of a man teaching his dog French, alongside other sections that delve into various queries surrounding religious practices, interesting epitaphs, and literary analysis. Contributions feature multiple voices, fostering a rich dialogue on societal customs, literary interpretations, and personal anecdotes that reflect the broader intellectual pursuits of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| Subject | Questions and answers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30595 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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