Notes and Queries, Number 59, December 14, 1850

"Notes and Queries, Number 59, December 14, 1850" by Various is a collection that opens a window into the minds of 19th-century intellectuals. Think of it as an early version of an online forum, where scholars of the day traded notes on everything from the strange things about foreign English, who the Wise Men of Gotham were, old wives tales about May-dew, the local history of spots like Herstmonceux Castle, and the first paper mill in England. This book shares the questions of the day, and in doing so opens a window into the collective knowledge of history buffs, artists, and writers looking to connect and share knowledge across disciplines.