Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; January December, 1918 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780656237654: Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; January December, 1918 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656237651 ISBN 13: 9780656237654

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A classic compendium of quick scholarly notes, questions, and references for curious readers of literature and history.

This volume gathers brief discussions, inquiries, and explanations across a wide range of topics in letters and learning. Readers will find bibliographic tidbits, requests for information, and short essays that provoke further research without demanding long reads. It’s a treasure for anyone who enjoys tracing quotations, family histories, place names, and the origins of words.

Short, thought‑provoking notes on authors, quotations, and literary references.
Requests for help identifying sources, people, and historical events.
Discussions of language, dialect, and pronunciation, with practical discoveries.
Cross‑references to period writings, manuscripts, and scholarly societies.

Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and the culture of the early 20th century, who enjoy piecing together clues from many small contributions.

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