Notes and Queries, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint): A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc. July December, 1896: A Medium of ... Etc. July December, 1896 (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

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Sinopsis

Delight in a window into 19th‑century letters and lore, from the pages of a beloved scholarly quarterly. This volume collects notes, queries, and short responses that illuminate language, bibliographic history, and cultural trivia from the late 1800s. A sturdy companion for researchers and curious readers alike, it preserves a snapshot of how readers and editors engaged with texts, authors, and archives.

Inside you’ll find brief debates, practical guidance for readers and correspondents, and scattered discoveries about books, printing, and literary culture. The material ranges from word origins and place names to theatrical history, manuscript notes, and little known bibliographies. It’s written in a clear, accessible style that invites both casual browsing and careful study.




  • Quirky language notes and etymologies that spark curiosity about words and names

  • Historical queries about authors, publishers, and editorial practices

  • Short, evidence-based discussions that link manuscripts, inscriptions, and prints

  • Illustrative notices and index entries for broad literary and antiquarian topics



Ideal for readers who enjoy bibliography, philology, and the history of letters, and for anyone who likes glimpses into how scholars shared knowledge a century ago.

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Excerpt from Notes and Queries, Vol. 10: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc. July December, 1896

Seven volumes in all three religious poetry and fiction, two history of language, one; commercial, one. It would have been very easy to make a worse selection. W. Sparrow simpson.

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