Project Gutenberg 2012-09-13 Public domain in the USA. 226 Various Verschillende Various, Various Bell, George 1814 1890 Bell, G. (George) Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 120, February 14, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Produced by Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram 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.) "Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 120, February 14, 1852" by Various is a Victorian-era periodical that serves as a medium for literary men, artists, antiquarians, and genealogists to share knowledge and inquiries related to history, literature, and culture. Published in the early 19th century, it reflects the intellectual curiosity and collaborative spirit of the time, presenting a mix of notes, queries, and replies that explore diverse topics of interest, such as historical figures, folklore, and arcane practices. The opening of this volume introduces various sections, beginning with notes on the "Old Countess of Desmond," where the author critically examines historical references to her identity. It includes discussions on topics like superstitions, the interpretations of classic texts, and even queries regarding traditional customs such as those surrounding Valentine's Day. The style is scholarly yet accessible, inviting readers to engage with historical mysteries and cultural anecdotes, highlighting the communal quest for knowledge that characterized the period. Overall, the work serves as a snapshot of the intellectual concerns and shared inquiries of the Victorian public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40743/40743-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Questions and answers -- Periodicals AG Text Notes and Queries Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings 220244 2025-06-16T14:26:34.314280 text/html 219280 2012-09-12T22:49:08 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 166256 2025-06-16T14:26:40.444341 application/epub+zip 165811 2025-06-16T14:26:35.738300 application/epub+zip 149239 2025-06-16T14:26:35.099308 application/epub+zip 245075 2025-06-16T14:26:43.681322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251627 2025-06-16T14:26:39.752318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235366 2022-09-18T16:09:50.309157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175118 2025-06-16T14:26:33.671354 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 175207 2012-09-12T22:49:06 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16856 2025-06-16T14:26:43.840247 application/rdf+xml 7913 2025-06-16T14:26:35.199404 image/jpeg 1460 2025-06-16T14:26:35.150285 image/jpeg 143754 2025-06-16T14:26:34.333343 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia