Notes and Queries, Number 82, May 24, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

"Notes and Queries, Number 82, May 24, 1851" by Various is a compilation of short writings that invites its readers into a 19th-century world of literary investigation and historical pondering. The collection acts as a community bulletin board where historians, artists, and literary enthusiasts can connect, exchange information, and question traditional wisdom. The entries explore diverse subjects, from understanding obscure Shakespearean words to Devonshire folkore to discussions about historical figures. It’s a blend of linguistic puzzles, regional legends, and historical debates all tied together with a tone of intellectual curiosity and historical observation.