Notes and Queries, Vol. 6: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December 1870 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026553044X ISBN 13: 9780265530443

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Notes and Queries Volume 6: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.

A rich, scholarly miscellany from 1870, this issue collects brief notes, inquiries, and discussions on literature, language, history, and bibliographic curiosities. It offers insight into Victorian-era curiosity and the way readers shared knowledge through questions and answers in print.

• Discover short essays and queries that illuminate word origins, textual clues, and old prints.
• Explore local histories, bookish trivia, and references to authors, editors, and publishers of the period.
• See how readers resurrect and debate obscure facts, with careful citations and cross-references.
• Browse a variety of topics that connect readers, scholars, and writers in a shared pursuit of knowledge.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical periodicals, textual sleuthing, and the prosaic rhythms of 19th-century literary inquiry. This edition is a window into how readers and editors built a collaborative, ongoing conversation across the literary world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026553044X
• ISBN 13: 9780265530443
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 753