Project Gutenberg 2012-09-20 Public domain in the USA. 294 Various Verschillende Various, Various Bell, George 1814 1890 Bell, G. (George) Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 123, March 6, 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 123, March 6, 1852" by Various is a collection of inquiries, discussions, and scholarly notes from the mid-19th century. This periodical serves as a medium for literary men, antiquarians, and genealogists to exchange information and insights on various topics, including folklore, historical figures, and literary criticism, as evidenced by its diverse contents. Readers can explore subjects such as the origins of phrases, anecdotes about notable individuals, and various customs, showcasing the interests and intellectual pursuits of the time. The opening of this edition features an array of intriguing topics beginning with a note on South Sea playing cards, which reflect the speculative frenzy of that era. The subsequent entries discuss Josephine's birthplace, providing evidence favoring St. Lucia over Martinique. Other contributions touch on Homeric studies, examining differing views on authorship and composition, and a folk remedy involving rainwater. Throughout this volume, contributors answer queries and provide insights into less-known historical anecdotes and traditions, inviting further exploration into topics that bridge literature, history, and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40804/40804-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Questions and answers -- Periodicals AG Text Notes and Queries Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Other Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 218973 2025-08-16T13:34:41.690663 text/html 198483 2024-10-23T10:54:19 text/html 161875 2025-08-16T13:34:46.885661 application/epub+zip 161786 2025-08-16T13:34:42.810654 application/epub+zip 145580 2025-08-16T13:34:42.263659 application/epub+zip 240783 2025-08-16T13:34:49.646648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261529 2025-08-16T13:34:46.313649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245564 2022-09-18T16:34:33.157769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175404 2025-08-16T13:34:40.953655 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155417 2024-10-23T10:54:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17652 2025-08-16T13:34:49.918612 application/rdf+xml 7161 2025-08-16T13:34:42.343662 image/jpeg 1381 2025-08-16T13:34:42.304657 image/jpeg 136034 2025-08-16T13:34:41.708659 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