TY - BOOK AU - Various AU - Bell,George TI - Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853.: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc AV - AG PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Questions and answers -- Periodicals N1 - Release date is 2007-03-31; Produced by Charlene Taylor, Patricia A Benoy, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853" by Various is a periodical publication that serves as a medium for literary men, artists, antiquaries, and genealogists, written during the mid-19th century. This issue includes a diverse collection of notes, queries, and replies from contributors, touching on a wide range of topics such as folklore, literature, and historical anecdotes. At the start of this issue, readers encounter a specific discussion titled "Jack" by John Jackson, which explores the cultural significance of the name "Jack" in English folklore and everyday life. The text playfully traces the myriad uses and associations of "Jack" through nursery rhymes and idiomatic expressions, illustrating how this emblematic figure is woven into the fabric of English identity from childhood to adulthood. Following this, readers are presented with various queries and notes on different subjects, showcasing an eclectic mix of inquiries ranging from etymology to historical figures, indicating the period's interest in cross-disciplinary knowledge and community engagement in literary pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20954 ER -