Notes and Queries, Vol. 1: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; January-June, 1862 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William John Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265531055 ISBN 13: 9780265531051

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a century‑old hub of literary inquiry, notes, and discoveries.

This volume gathers the early issues of a long‑running quarterly that connects readers across literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists. It showcases biographical sketches, bibliographic discussions, and historical commentary framed by lively correspondence and scholarly debate.

The book blends memoirs, scholarly essays, and reader submissions to illuminate writers, editors, and editors’ tools. It features a notable memoir of William Oldys and a range of topics from biographical anecdotes to textual notes about books, authors, and historical figures. The tone is informative and accessible, inviting curiosity rather than presenting a single narrative.

• Biographical sketches and family histories of literary figures.
• Notes, questions, and discussions that illuminate books and their contexts.
• Investigations into titles, knighthoods, and clerical honors in historical sources.
• Extensive indexing and cross‑references that aid research across literature and antiquities.

Ideal for readers who love literary history, bibliographic sleuthing, and the craft of notes and inquiries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265531055
• ISBN 13: 9780265531051
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 558