Notes and Queries, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint): A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; January-June, 1891: A Medium of ... Etc.; January-June, 1891 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Notes and Queries offers a window into 19th-century literary scholarship, inviting you to explore language, folklore, and bibliographic puzzles.

This seventh-series edition gathers reader notes, queries, and brief scholarly notices on a wide range of topics. It presents historical references, etymologies, bibliographies, and small discoveries that illuminate the way readers engaged with literature, language, and culture long ago. The volume serves as a historical record of scholarly conversation, indexing topics from place-names and authorship to word origins and editorial practices.

• Curious word origins and linguistic notes that shed light on Victorian philology


• Short correspondence and responses that reveal scholarly etiquette of the era


• Biographical sketches and archival references that guide further research


• Index and supplementary material highlighting anonymous works and cross-references

Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and 19th?century scholarship seeking a taste of contemporary scholarly exchange.

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