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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Bell, George
1814
1890
Bell, G. (George)
Notes and Queries, Number 205, October 1, 1853
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc.
Charlene Taylor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.)
"Notes and Queries, Number 205, October 1, 1853" by Various is a historical collection of articles and correspondence written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a medium of intercommunication for literary scholars, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and more, showcasing an array of topics intended to share knowledge and provoke discussion among its readers. The opening of this edition presents a blend of notes, queries, and responses on a wide range of subjects. Among the featured works is "The Groaning-board," a story set during the days of Charles II, which discusses public gullibility through a sensational exhibit of an elm board that seemingly groaned. The section on etymology explores the origins of the word "awkward," shedding light on linguistic transformations. Additionally, there are various other minor notes, poems, and discussions surrounding historical figures and customs, all demonstrating the publication's eclectic purpose of preserving and divulging inquiries into literary and historical matters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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