Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

"Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851" by Various is a unique collection of literary and historical exchanges from the mid-1800s. This centennial edition honors its impact on intellectual circles by compiling notes, questions, and answers from people interested in many subjects. The material indicates an active group sharing information and thoughts about many different topics, like old stories, family history, books, and historical mysteries. The start of the volume focuses on reaching its 100th issue, showing the importance of letters from its audience, which comes from many countries. The "notes" and "queries" then discuss ideas about the calendar's Easter dates, unpublished letters by famous people like Jonathan Swift, and debates about old artifacts and literary works. The volume gives a look into the academic conversations of the time, including both questions and attempts to answer them, creating an interesting intellectual discussion that is still important now.