American Notes and Queries, Vol. 3: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc., May October, 1889 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Shepard Walsh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483457345 ISBN 13: 9780483457348

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a pioneering 1889 briefing on literature and folklore, where readers exchange ideas, notes, and questions.

This edition collects short essays, inquiries, and commentary aimed at literary men and general readers alike. It blends scholarly curiosity with practical questions about words, legends, and cultural trivia, offering a snapshot of how readers shared knowledge in the late 19th century. The issue treats folklore, etymology, biographies, and literary references in a compact, accessible format.

• Short scholarly notes on language, names, and folklore from many regions.
• Reader questions and expert responses that connect literature to everyday life.
• Curious lists and index entries that spark further exploration of classic and regional topics.
• Historical context for the study of letters and popular knowledge in 1889.

Ideal for readers of literary history, folklore lovers, and anyone collecting late-Victorian reference journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483457345
• ISBN 13: 9780483457348
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328