Notes and Queries (Classic Reprint): A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc;; January June 1886 - Softcover
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Explore a rich slice of Victorian curiosity and scholarship through a January–June 1886 issue of Notes and Queries, a lively journal of literary questions, language notes, and bibliographic updates. This edition collects short essays, queries, and replies that illuminate authors, texts, and the world of letters from that era.
Delve into discussions on language usage, publishing history, and small but telling details about books, manuscripts, and printers. The material ranges from word origins and place-names to bibliographic mysteries, with notes on authors, engravings, and early printing practices. It’s a window into how readers and scholars shared knowledge, pursued clues, and corrected the record.
- Curated notes on words, phrases, and linguistic puzzles from the period
- Short inquiries and replies about books, authors, and printing history
- Heraldry, biographies, and cultural trivia tied to literary questions
- Editorial notices and guidance for contributors and correspondents
Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and bibliographic curiosities, this edition offers a compact, conversational look at how knowledge was built and exchanged in a pre-digital era.
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