The book "Records and Queries, Issue 231, April 1, 1854. A means of communication for men of letters, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, etc." is a valuable publication designed to facilitate the exchange of information between representatives of various fields of culture and science of the 19th century. This issue contains interesting articles, poems, reviews, and stories, which provide readers with ample opportunities for interaction and communication. The authors of the texts were various talented people who make efforts for the development of literature, art, antiques and genealogy. This book is not only a source of knowledge, but also a place where the sense of value of each field of humanities is intertwined with the desire to learn new things.