Notes and Queries, Index to Eighth Volume, July-December 1853 by Various

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Notes and Queries, Index to Eighth Volume, July-December 1853 by Various

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By Emily Rodriguez Posted on Dec 25, 2025

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Authors: Various Published By : Various

Book Language: English

Ever wonder what kept Victorians up at night? This isn't a novel—it's the index to a 19th-century magazine where readers asked each other the strangest questions. We're talking about the real-life search for the best way to preserve a mummy, debates on whether Shakespeare coined a certain phrase, and public pleas to identify mysterious family heirlooms. It's a snapshot of a world figuring itself out, one bizarre query at a time. Think of it as the original, unmoderated internet forum, printed on paper and bound in leather. Perfect for anyone who loves historical rabbit holes.

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Amateur Photographer on precision in photographic processes, 301. Amcotts' pedigree, 387. 518. American names, 638. Americus on "Vox populi vox Dei," 494. Amicus (Veritatis) on quadrille, 441. * "Amor nummi," the author, 149. Ampers _and_ (&), its derivation, 173. 223. 254. 327. 376. 524. Anathema, maran-atha, 100. Anderson (Dr. James), notices of, 198. 326. Anderson (James), his Historical Essay, 347. André (Major) noticed, 174. 277. 399. 604. 643. * Andrew's (St.) Priory Church, Barnwell, 80. Andrews (Alex.) on Anna Lightfoot, 281. ---- Irish rhymes, 602. ---- poetical tavern signs, 627. Angel-beast, a game, 63. * Animal prefixes, 270. Anne (Queen), her motto, 174. 255. 440. Anon on camera obscura, early notices of, 41. ---- Dodo Bardolf, 605. ---- door-head inscriptions, 162. ---- epitaph on Tuckett's wife, 274. ---- inscriptions in books, 153. 652. ---- manliness, its meaning, 127. ---- "peg" or "nail" for an argument, 561. ---- Sir John Vanbrugh, 65. ---- "Virgin wife and widowed maid," 56. ---- "When the maggot bites," 244. Anonymous names and real signatures, 5. 94. 181. ANONYMOUS WORKS:-- André, a tragedy, 174. * Blockheads, 174. * British Empire, Present State of, 174. * Convent, an elegy, 172. Days of my Youth, 467. Delights for Ladies, 495. De Omnibus Rebus et quibusdam aliis, 569. Devil on Two Sticks in England, 413. * Donatus Redivivus, 492. Doveton, a novel, 127. 517. Elijah's Mantle, 295. 453. * Fast Sermon in 1779, 174. * History of Jesus Christ, 386. Indians, a tragedy, 174. * Jerningham, a novel, 127. 517. Les Lettres Juives, 541. * Lessons for Lent, &c., 150. Liturgy of the Ancients, 588. Man with Iron Mask, 112. Match for a Widow, 174. * Mitre and the Crown, 80. * National Prejudice opposed to Interest, 174. Pætus and Arria, 219. 374. * Poems published at Manchester, 388. Preparation for Martyrdom, 152. * Professional Poems by a Professional Gentleman, 244. Rock of Ages, 81. * Watch, an ode, 174. Whole Duty of Man, 564. Anstruther (Mr.) on the authorship of Jerningham and Doveton, 517. Antecedents, its use as a plural, 439. Anti-Barbarus on Latin termination -anus, 386. Antipodes, what day at our Antipodes? 102. 479. 648. Antiquaries, Society of, changes proposed, 45. Antiquary on Sir Arthur Aston, 480. -anus, quantity of the Latin termination, 386. 552. Applauding, national methods of, 6. A. (P. T.) on Park the antiquary, 8. * Aquinas (Thomas) lines by, 366. Arademaravasadeloovaradooyou, its meaning, 651. Aram (Eugene), his Comparative Lexicon, 255. Archæological Institute, annual meeting, 45. Aristotle's checks, 97, 98. A. (R. J.) on naming infants in Scotland, 468. Armorial bearings, modern practice of assuming, 50. Arms, battle-axe, 113. Arms of ladies borne in a lozenge, 37. 83. 277. 448, 652. Arnim (Bettina), her German-English, 437. * Arrow-mark found in North Devon, 440. Arrowsmith (W. R.) on misunderstood words, 120. Arterus on Shakspeare's Seven Ages, 384. Arthur (King) in the form of a raven, 618. Arun on Letters respecting Hougomont, 293. ---- Shakspeare on the winds, 338. * Ash-trees attractive to lightning, 493. Astolpho on slang expression, 89. Aston (J. W.) on a mistletoe query, 621. Aston (Sir Arthur) noticed, 126. 302. 480. 629. Astrology in America, 561. Ath Chliath on chimney-piece emblem, 219. * Athenæus, fragments in, versions of, 104. Attwood (Wm.), his book burnt, 347. Audley (Lord), his attendants at Poictiers, 494. 573. Audoënus (Johannes) _alias_ John Owen, 495. Augusta on orange blossom, 341. Authors' aliases and initials, 124. ---- remuneration of, 81. Autobiographical sketch, 350. Autumnal tints, 490. Awkward, its etymology, 310. 438. 602. B. B. on the small City Companies, 470. ---- "Corporations have no souls," &c., 587. ---- digest...

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Forget everything you know about plot-driven stories. Notes and Queries, Index to Eighth Volume is a doorway into the collective mind of 1853. The book itself is just the index—the map to a sprawling, six-month conversation published in a weekly periodical. There is no single narrative, only thousands of fragments. One entry points you to a discussion on the origin of nursery rhymes. The next leads to a reader's earnest request for help deciphering a Latin inscription on a tomb. It's a chaotic, wonderful record of public curiosity.

Why You Should Read It

This is history with the polish removed. Reading this index feels like eavesdropping. You see the era's obsessions laid bare: folklore, genealogy, antiquarianism, and early science all jostle for space. The beauty is in the juxtaposition. A serious inquiry about legal history sits beside a lighthearted debate on the proper way to brew punch. It reminds you that people in the past were just as curious, confused, and oddly specific as we are today. It’s endlessly surprising and quietly human.

Final Verdict

This is a niche treasure. It's not for someone looking for a relaxing story. It's for the trivia lover, the historical detective, or the writer seeking authentic period details. If you enjoy getting lost in Wikipedia spirals or sifting through antique shop ephemera, you'll find a strange joy here. Consider it the ultimate sourcebook for the wonderfully obscure.

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Nancy Harris

4 months ago

Comparing this to other titles in the same genre, the cross-referencing of different chapters makes it a great study tool. I'm glad I chose this over the other alternatives.

Nancy Rodriguez

1 month ago

Very satisfied with the depth of this material.

Emily Smith

1 year ago

I stumbled upon this title during my weekend research and the objective evaluation of the pros and cons is very refreshing. I’ll definitely be revisiting some of these chapters again soon.

Karen Jones

4 months ago

Having followed this topic for years, I can say that the transition between theoretical knowledge and practical application is seamless. A rare gem in a sea of mediocre content.