Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 118, January 31, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

"Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 118, January 31, 1852" by Various is a collection of writings providing a window into the minds of literary scholars, artists, and historians of the Victorian era. It compiles discussions and explorations of literature, history, and notable persons, displaying a diverse range of intellectual engagement, including a witty dialogue on the problems encountered by writers, especially with nameless critics who take advantage of writers with false promises of reviews. The volume also takes on historical figures such as General Wolfe and literary figures such as poet Collins as it creates a network of people who are engaged in the exchange of knowledge, representing the era's literary and historical fields.