Notes and Queries, Vol. 6: Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc;; July December, 1858 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780484194051: Notes and Queries, Vol. 6: Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc;; July December, 1858 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0484194054 ISBN 13: 9780484194051
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore how ancient amber traveled the world, from myth to market, in a careful scholarly voice.

This edition presents notes and queries from 1858, offering short essays and discussions on literature, antiquities, and history. It centers on classic topics, translations, and the transmission of ideas across cultures.

Within, you’ll encounter detailed looks at the amber trade of antiquity, along with discussions of ancient authors and their interpretations. The material favors careful sourcing, bibliographic notes, and historical context over narrative or fiction.

  • Insights into the amber trade and its sources in the ancient world
  • Analyses of classical authors and the transmission of knowledge
  • Notes on manuscripts, translations, and scholarly debates
  • Historical and geographic references that illuminate antiquarian research

Ideal for readers who enjoy precise, historical notes and classical scholarship.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0484194054
ISBN 13 
9780484194051
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
571

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