Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851" by Various is a scholarly collection of articles and correspondence dedicated to literary and historical topics from the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a medium for literary men, artists, antiquarians, and genealogists to engage in discussions, ask questions, and provide answers about various subjects, ranging from historical memorials to literary quotations and folklore. The opening of this volume begins with a
discussion surrounding the failed efforts to erect a memorial for William Caxton, the first English printer, and restore Geoffrey Chaucer's monument. The articles convey the challenges faced in gathering subscriptions and highlight various proposals, including a suggestion by Mr. Bolton Corney to publish a collective edition of Caxton's works instead. In addition to the memorial topic, the subsequent sections introduce various queries and notes from readers seeking information on a wide array of subjects, including historical figures, literary references, and local traditions, all vividly showcasing the intellectual curiosity of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (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. | 38405 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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