Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853" by Various is a collection of literary inquiries and discussions written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a platform for scholars, antiquarians, genealogists, and artists to communicate and share insights on various topics related to literature, history, and folklore. The compilation includes notes on word origins, superstitions, significant historical figures, and various queries posed by its correspondents. The opening of this issue
introduces a series of notes, including an exploration of the etymology of the term "blackguard" by Sir J. Emerson Tennent, which traces its transition from a benign term associated with domestics to its current derogatory sense. Following that, there are notes on prophecies related to London, alongside inquiries regarding interpretations of Bacon's essays, Irish superstitions, and various genealogical queries. The beginning of this work encapsulates the rich dialogue and exchange of erudition that characterizes the series, inviting readers to delve into obscure knowledge and contribute to the ongoing discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (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. | 42784 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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