Notes and Queries, Vol. 2: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc., July December, 1856 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266455484 ISBN 13: 9780266455486

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unearthing literary history through curious notes and readers’ queries.

A 1856 issue of Notes and Queries gathers digitized glimpses of scholars, biographical sketches, and discussions of early modern books and figures, told in accessible, reference‑style prose.

This edition surveys real people and publications from prior centuries, offering context without spoilers. Readers glimpse the social world of 18th‑century letters, poetry, and medical and antiquarian interests through agreeable, bite‑size excerpts and footnote‑style commentary.

• Biographical notes on figures like Dicky Dickinson of Scarborough Spa and his notoriety in local lore
• Analyses of early medical and literary works, with references to editions and republications
• Snapshots of how famous collections, such as Doddsley’s Collection of Poems, evolved across multiple editions
• Cross‑references to popular topics in antiquaries, publishers, and literary circles of the era

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century periodicals, literary history, and those curious about how scholars compared and cataloged older texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266455484
• ISBN 13: 9780266455486
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 559