Notes and Queries, Number 25, April 20, 1850 by Various

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Notes and Queries, Number 25, April 20, 1850 by Various is a historical periodical published during the mid-19th century, specifically within the Victorian era. This publication serves as a medium for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists to exchange knowledge, address historical inquiries, and share insights on various topics of interest. The likely primary focus of this issue is to engage in discussions and queries about literature, history, and folklore. In this edition, the contents encompass a range of notes, queries, and replies covering topics like Roger Bacon’s works, folklore remedies, historical texts, and other scholarly inquiries. Contributors discuss new discoveries about Bacon’s works, explore peculiar superstitions regarding toothache cures, and delve into analyses of historical letters and documents, such as those concerning the Duke of Monmouth. Each section illustrates the collaborative effort of the contributors to address queries about literature and history, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of the time, as well as the collective curiosity about England’s past and its cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)