Notes and Queries, Vol. 10: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December, 1908 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Florence Hayllar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266650864 ISBN 13: 9780266650867

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a century-old dialogue of readers and scholars.

This edition gathers late 1900s-era notes, queries, and brief discussions that illuminate literary history, publishing, and reference work. Spanning a range of topics from bibliographies to place-names, it offers a window into how collectors and readers shared knowledge and sparked lively debate.

Notes and Queries is a nonfiction anthology that frames inquiry as a collaborative pursuit. Readers will encounter short notes, questions, and responses that cover authors, editions, historical trivia, and the logistics of book collecting. The material is practical, curious, and grounded in archival detail, suitable for history buffs and bibliophiles alike.

• Concise, question-driven entries on literary history, authors, and reference works.
• Insights into cataloging, provenance, and the quirks of the book trade.
• Short debates and clarifications that reveal how scholars cross-check facts.
• Historical notes that spark further curiosity about editions, travels, and citations.

Ideal for readers who enjoy digging into the roots of literary scholarship and the culture of 19th- and early 20th-century inquiry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266650864
• ISBN 13: 9780266650867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 558