Notes and Queries, Number 229, March 18, 1854 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 229, March 18, 1854" by Various is a collection of literary and historical inquiries and notes written in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a platform for intellectual engagement among its contributors, focusing on topics such as genealogy, antiquities, folklore, music, and historical anecdotes. The content reflects the diverse scholarly interests of its readers, addressing queries ranging from folk customs to literary history. The opening of this
issue features a variety of topics beginning with a note discussing the evolution of a particular historical anecdote related to Shakespeare's "Shylock." It also includes detailed lists referencing works related to the study of bells, which likely appeal to enthusiasts of historical musicology. Additional snippets cover folklore, such as charms believed to cure ailments, and recent inquiries into the practices of the Society of Friends along with excerpts from an unpublished letter by Lord Nelson. These diverse notes present a rich tapestry of historical curiosities and scholarly discussions, inviting readers to delve deeper into specialized topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Other | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 229, March 18, 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 Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (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. | 34195 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34195-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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