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Title: Notes and Queries, Number 17, February 23, 1850
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Produced by The Internet Library of Early Journals, Jon Ingram,
William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Notes and Queries, Number 17, February 23, 1850" by Various is a collection of scholarly contributions, queries, and responses centered on topics of literature, history, language, and folklore, published in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a medium for literary men, artists, and antiquarians to engage in intellectual exchange and uncover aspects of cultural heritage. The volume presents a diverse array of subjects, including discussions about King Alfred's geography, folk traditions, authorship issues, and various queries raised by readers. The opening portion of this work introduces a range of insights beginning with an examination of King Alfred's geographical writings as preserved in his translation of Orosius, showcasing the historical significance of these texts while addressing translation discrepancies. It also features a discussion of folklore related to cattle, including a specific tale of a bad omen linked to an ox's intrusion into a garden. Additionally, the volume mentions a peculiar Cheshire custom involving a horse's head, as well as the tradition of "rush-bearing." These contributions highlight the rich tapestry of cultural practices and literary inquiries that characterize this periodical's intent, inviting readers to contemplate the evolution of knowledge and tradition in 19th-century Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 12018
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Questions and answers -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Notes and Queries, Number 17, February 23, 1850
Credits:
Produced by The Internet Library of Early Journals, Jon Ingram,
William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Notes and Queries, Number 17, February 23, 1850" by Various is a collection of scholarly contributions, queries, and responses centered on topics of literature, history, language, and folklore, published in the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a medium for literary men, artists, and antiquarians to engage in intellectual exchange and uncover aspects of cultural heritage. The volume presents a diverse array of subjects, including discussions about King Alfred's geography, folk traditions, authorship issues, and various queries raised by readers. The opening portion of this work introduces a range of insights beginning with an examination of King Alfred's geographical writings as preserved in his translation of Orosius, showcasing the historical significance of these texts while addressing translation discrepancies. It also features a discussion of folklore related to cattle, including a specific tale of a bad omen linked to an ox's intrusion into a garden. Additionally, the volume mentions a peculiar Cheshire custom involving a horse's head, as well as the tradition of "rush-bearing." These contributions highlight the rich tapestry of cultural practices and literary inquiries that characterize this periodical's intent, inviting readers to contemplate the evolution of knowledge and tradition in 19th-century Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 12018
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Questions and answers -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.