The book "Notes and Queries, Issue 40, August 3, 1850" is a collection of articles, letters from readers and answers to various questions, which offers the reader an in-depth study of various aspects of culture, science and literature of the 19th century. In this issue, the authors share interesting facts, analyzes and observations from various fields of knowledge. Readers will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, discover new ideas, and engage in intellectually stimulating discussions. "Notes and Queries, Issue 40, August 3, 1850" is an inexhaustible source of interesting and useful information for anyone interested in the history and culture of past eras.