Notes and Queries, Vol. 2: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; May-December, 1850 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Bell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266572081 ISBN 13: 9780266572084

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A meeting place for lovers of letters, history, and family roots.

This periodical presents a cooperative space for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists to share notes, questions, and discoveries. It champions intercommunication as a useful supplement to existing works and a path toward a richer record of language and culture.

The current issue gathers essays, queries, and discussions that span local history, manuscript lore, and scholarly puzzles. It showcases the editors’ aim to unite readers in a collaborative search for knowledge, with a tone that is practical, occasionally playful, and always focused on helping readers connect clues across time.

• Notes on historical events, such as London riots and their lasting impressions
• Short essays and etymological observations that illuminate language and literature
• Replies to queries about manuscripts, inscriptions, and bibliographic puzzles
• Lists of books, notices, and items of interest for collectors and researchers

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary history, family research, and the quiet detective work of uncovering the past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266572081
• ISBN 13: 9780266572084
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 550