Notes and Queries, Vol. 12: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656004177 ISBN 13: 9780656004171

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Notes and Queries, Volume 12 gathers a classic mix of literary notes, historical letters, and scholarly queries from early 19th‑century sources.

In this edition, readers encounter firsthand letters from the Napoleonic era, including vivid set pieces about Brussels in 1815, the Duke of Wellington, and the mood of Allied camps, alongside editorial commentary that frames the significance of these exchanges. The book also presents archival notes and correspondence about how such materials were printed and shared, offering a window into the practices of literary intercommunication for general readers and scholars alike.

What you’ll experience

• Transcriptions and reflections on a pivotal moment in European history through personal letters and modern notes
• Contextual guidance on how queries, replies, and notes were collected and published
• Biographical sketches and editorial commentary that illuminate the people behind the letters
• The chance to follow ongoing discussions about medieval and Renaissance topics, architecture, print history, and more
• Ideal for readers of historical letters, literary history, and periodical culture who want accessible, documentary insight into the Notes and Queries tradition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656004177
• ISBN 13: 9780656004171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 551