Notes and Queries, Number 139, June 26, 1852 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 139, June 26, 1852" by Various is a literary journal published in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a collection of inquiries and observations from a range of contributors discussing various cultural, historical, and literary topics. The purpose is to foster intercommunication among literary enthusiasts, artists, antiquarians, and genealogists by sharing knowledge and raising questions pertinent to a wide audience. At the start of this edition, the
reader is presented with a diversity of discussions, including folklore narratives such as "Fairy Jip and Witch One-eye," which delves into the interplay between magical beings and humankind. The opening also touches upon popular stories of English peasantry, addressing themes of transformation and the morality within folk tales. Additionally, scholarly inquiries related to notable historical figures and texts, including specific discussions around classical literature and queries regarding literary interpretations, are framed within lively exchanges among contributors, highlighting the journal's aim to document and preserve knowledge across fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 139, June 26, 1852 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: 69.5 (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. | 42780 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 325 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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