Notes and Queries, Vol. 9: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; January-June 1860 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William John Thomas

9780265544273: Notes and Queries, Vol. 9: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; January-June 1860 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265544270 ISBN 13: 9780265544273

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A classic 1860 issue that gathers short notes, queries, and quick answers across literature, history, and antiquities.

This edition of Notes and Queries presents a lively mix of discussions, bibliographic hints, and scholarly exchanges aimed at readers who love the texture of 19th‑century literary culture. It emphasizes the exchange of knowledge among readers and contributors, with concise pieces that spark further reading.

The volume functions as a compact archive of curiosity, offering brief essays, problem‑solving notes, and replies on topics from classical history to modern bibliographic questions. Its pages invite careful reading and occasional debate, all in the accessible voice of a busy, engaged readership.

Short essays and notes on ancient and modern topics, with cross‑references to other works.
Queries and their published answers that illuminate historical, geographical, and literary questions.
Editorial remarks and bibliographic notices that point to additional sources and editions.
A snapshot of scholarly culture in mid‑Victorian England, translated into approachable, bite‑size entries.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century scholarship, bibliophiles, and anyone curious about how literary and antiquarian questions were discussed in a bustling periodical of the era.

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