Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; Fourth Series; July-December 1869 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265554462 ISBN 13: 9780265554463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unearth ancient mysteries with a spirited 1869 edition of Notes and Queries.

This installment gathers short analyses and observations on old monuments, legends, and historical puzzles, presented in accessible prose for general readers and literary authorities alike.

The issue foregrounds practical discussion of Stonehenge and Carnac, weighing historical evidence, legendary attributions, and the limits of scholars’ explanations. It also offers a blend of antiquarian reflections, book notices, and cryptic commentary that invites curiosity without heavy jargon.

• Fresh take on Stonehenge’s origin and its memory in history and legend.
• Closer look at Carnac’s stone rows and the challenge of interpreting ancient megaliths.
• Short reads that connect archaeology, geography, and literary culture of the era.

Ideal for readers of antiquarian history, curious general readers, and anyone who enjoys a window into the 19th‑century trenches of research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265554462
• ISBN 13: 9780265554463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 634