Notes and Queries, Number 55, November 16, 1850

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Unravel historical mysteries and forgotten folklore through a collection of reader submitted questions and rare insights into literary debates from a bygone era.

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Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference

Released

2005-03-01

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Summary

"Notes and Queries, Number 55, November 16, 1850" by Various is a journal offering a peek into the minds of 19th-century scholars and readers. It compiles questions and answers on subjects like who really wrote parts of Shakespeare's plays, details about historical people, and old stories from England and Scotland, including spooky tales of witches and ghosts. Readers get small bits of information packed into the discussions that cover everything from important writers and famous people, to odd questions about stories and historical facts. This issue acts as a time capsule, holding literary history and social traditions that will fascinate anyone who loves uncovering the past.