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Title:
Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Journals.)
Summary: "Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853" by Various is a collection of articles and correspondence that fosters conversation among literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and others interested in cultural phenomena written in the mid-19th century. It serves as a platform to explore a wide range of topics, from folklore and superstition to etymology and historical accounts, often sparked by queries from readers. The collection engages with various folk traditions, literary analysis, and historical curiosities. The opening portion of this issue introduces several intriguing contributions. For instance, C. Clifton Barry discusses the regional affinity of old English folk songs and their links to Scottish ballads, presenting a call for a dedicated compilation of Midland County minstrelsy. W.W. shares observations on the superstitious fears surrounding the appearance of a comet in 1853, reflecting on how such celestial events were often interpreted by the populace as omens of disaster. Additionally, there is an analysis of the old English term "belike," seeking to clarify its usage and origins, while T.J. Buckton offers insights on the Druse religion. Throughout, the dialogue is lively and educational, aiming to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Bell, George, 1814-1890
EBook No.: 27006
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 325
Language: English
Subject: Questions and answers -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Library of Early
Journals.)
Summary: "Notes and Queries, Number 207, October 15, 1853" by Various is a collection of articles and correspondence that fosters conversation among literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and others interested in cultural phenomena written in the mid-19th century. It serves as a platform to explore a wide range of topics, from folklore and superstition to etymology and historical accounts, often sparked by queries from readers. The collection engages with various folk traditions, literary analysis, and historical curiosities. The opening portion of this issue introduces several intriguing contributions. For instance, C. Clifton Barry discusses the regional affinity of old English folk songs and their links to Scottish ballads, presenting a call for a dedicated compilation of Midland County minstrelsy. W.W. shares observations on the superstitious fears surrounding the appearance of a comet in 1853, reflecting on how such celestial events were often interpreted by the populace as omens of disaster. Additionally, there is an analysis of the old English term "belike," seeking to clarify its usage and origins, while T.J. Buckton offers insights on the Druse religion. Throughout, the dialogue is lively and educational, aiming to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Bell, George, 1814-1890
EBook No.: 27006
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 325
Language: English
Subject: Questions and answers -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.