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Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; July-December, 1851 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Discover a rich gathering of notes, queries, and curious extractives from a mid-19th century literary journal.
This edition presents a window into how scholars, antiquaries, and readers engaged with history, manuscripts, folklore, and book culture. It showcases diary-like glimpses, bibliographic curiosities, and discussions that sparked ongoing conversations among the period’s readers.
The material centers on short essays and excerpts drawn from the Notes and Queries publication. You’ll encounter discussions about a manuscript once found with the Duke of Monmouth, notes on pocket books, and early notes on legends, lore, and literary history. The tone is exploratory and scholarly, aiming to illuminate obscure details through careful citation and cross-reference.What you’ll experience
- A historical snapshot of how readers collected and debated manuscript evidence.
- Insights into 19th-century methods for verifying authenticity and tracing sources.
- Curiosities about folklore, legends, and medieval or early modern texts.
- A mosaic of short notes, queries, and reflections that highlight the era’s literary culture.
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