Notes and Queries, Vol. 11: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; January-June, 1879 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Francis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026554307X ISBN 13: 9780265543078

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A classic Victorian-era journal of literary inquiry and illustration, now in a single volume for readers and scholars alike.

Notes and Queries, Volume 11 (January–June 1879) collects a rich mix of short notes, questions, and responses from the long-running series. This Fifth Series edition brings together discussions on travel literature, heraldry, and historical anecdotes, along with book notices and reader comments. It’s a compact, browsing-friendly reference for anyone interested in how literary culture was explored and shared in the late 19th century.

The contents reveal a steady flow of topical items: brief essays and extracts on notable travels, discussions of family names and coats of arms, and bibliographic notices. Readers will also encounter lively exchanges about historical figures, manuscripts, and the quirks of language, all presented in a plain, accessible style suitable for quick reading or deeper research.

• Transcribed notes and extracts from early modern travel narratives and historical letters
• Plaints of authorship, provenance, and textual trivia that sparked scholarly debate
• Short book notices, queries, and replies that illuminate literary culture of the era
• Curated snippets on topics such as heraldry, poems, proverbs, and biographical sketches

Ideal for readers who enjoy a window into Victorian-era literary culture, research librarians, and fans of Notes and Queries alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026554307X
• ISBN 13: 9780265543078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 555