Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December 1863 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780265753590: Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December 1863 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265753597 ISBN 13: 9780265753590

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Ancient mining and rare-book lore come alive in a single scholarly issue.

This installment of Notes and Queries gathers a mix of historical essays, bibliographic notes, and literary inquiries. Readers will find firsthand reports on early mineral mining near Portage Lake, alongside long-form discussions of sponsor allusions in a classic poem and updates on notable scholars and institutions. The issue also highlights discoveries of rare books, the preservation of Scottish prints, and extended notices on printers, editors, and collectors. Rich in curiosity and detail, it invites readers who love the intersection of history, literature, and book history.

A detailed report on ancient mining near Portage Lake and the evidence surrounding it.
Essays analyzing historical allusions in a well-known epic poem.
Biographical notices and scholarly commentary on figures like Jacob Grimm and on book-collecting and printing history.
Short notes and replies that explore bibliographic trivia, manuscript evidence, and archival discoveries.

Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and the history of printing who enjoy careful scholarship and a broad range of topics in a single issue.

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