The Bizarre; Notes and Queries, 1889, Vol. 6: A Monthly Magazine of History, Folk-Lore, Mathematics, Mysticism, Art, Science, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484758284 ISBN 13: 9780484758284

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a rich, wide-ranging 19th‑century magazine from the aether of history, folklore, and curiosity.

This vintage issue gathers notes, queries, and short explorations that illuminate how scholars of the era searched for patterns in magic squares, medieval tours, calendars, and the lore that binds culture together. A readable mix of practical puzzles, historical snippets, and entertaining trivia makes the pages feel like a well‑curated cabinet of curiosities.

The volume offers engaging snapshots of late‑1800s scholarly life. You’ll encounter discussions of chess history and knight’s tours, explanations of early multiplication in Roman numerals, and a peek at how great thinkers framed questions about time, calendars, and myth. The collection also features brief, accessible essays and Q&A sections that invite reader participation and curiosity without requiring prior expertise.

• Insights into chess, numbers, and mathematical puzzles from a historical perspective
• Short essays on calendars, myth, and classical lore
• Quoted texts and notes that reveal how scholars of the era approached difficult questions
• Period reflections on language, proverbs, and cultural trivia

Ideal for readers who enjoy folklore, history, and the kinds of intellectual curiosities that quietly shaped Victorian scholarship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484758284
• ISBN 13: 9780484758284
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 211