Notes and Queries, Vol. 5: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; Third Series; January-June 1864 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William John Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266540864 ISBN 13: 9780266540861

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A window into 19th‑century literary life, as scholars trade notes, queries, and discoveries.

This issue collects concise discussions that illuminate authors, texts, and library history.

Notes and Queries, Third Series, Volume V from January to June 1864, captures a snapshot of Victorian scholarship. It blends brief essays, bibliographic notices, and reader responses that explore the world of literature, translation, and church history. The content emphasizes provenance, editions, and the evolving understanding of classic and obscure works, all through a respectful, curious lens.

Readers will encounter short treatises, quotation debates, and cross‑references that connect authors to manuscripts, editions, and historical context. The tone remains practical and accessible, inviting anyone curious about how literary knowledge is built and shared across time.

• Concise articles and discussions on literary history and textual editions
• Notes on books, authors, and printers, with bibliographic detail
• Queries and replies that illuminate scholarly methods for the period
• Historical context and cross‑references useful to researchers and enthusiasts

Ideal for readers of Victorian letters, bibliography, and the history of literary scholarship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266540864
• ISBN 13: 9780266540861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 564