Miscellaneous Notes Queries 1885 by Gould (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exhaustive compendium of facts and information on a wide variety of topics, and riddled with remembrances of notable figures in history. Within this book, entries range from the noted mathematical computations of Archimedes to anecdotes about the final words of historical figures like Jesus Christ and Marie Antoinette. The author provides a detailed examination of the significance of the number nine in the cultural landscape, anecdotes about famous horses, and an in-depth analysis of popular phrases and the etymologies of common words. Broader topics like the history of inventions, an exploration of nicknames for famous individualsâ"including literary figuresâ"and an overview of the history of the American flag are also discussed. The author provides deep dives into specific topics, such as the history of glass or the development of steam navigation, while also touching on more offbeat entries, such as the historical role of beards or the practice of kissing the Pope's toe. This book stands as an invaluable resource for historians, etymologists, and readers with a wide range of interests. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…