Notes and Queries, Number 171, February 5, 1853 by Various
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"Notes and Queries, Number 171, February 5, 1853" by Various is a scholarly collection of inquiries and insights related to literature, history, and folklore, written in the mid-19th century. The publication serves as a platform for literary men, artists, antiquarians, and genealogists to exchange ideas, pose questions, and provide answers or notes on various topics of interest. It is designed to foster a community of intellectual discourse and exploration. The opening of
this issue contains several intriguing contributions, ranging from Jacob Grimm’s thoughts on the richness of the English language to practical advice for preserving valuable documents from dampness. The content suggests a diverse range of topics, including historical analysis of clergy positions in the 17th century, the customs surrounding baptism, and folklore like the legend of subterranean bells. Questions of a historical nature, such as queries regarding the graves of notable individuals and references to important literary works, highlight the publication's role in encouraging readers to engage with their cultural heritage and the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, George, 1814-1890 |
| Title |
Notes and Queries, Number 171, February 5, 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. | 42786 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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