02213cam a22003133u 4500 38951 UtSlPG 20260610133906.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10000041 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CR Lower, Mark Antony, 1813-1876 The Curiosities of Heraldry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-22 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Curiosities of Heraldry" by Mark Antony Lower is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the principles and practices of heraldry, a system that denotes family lineage and nobility through intricate symbols and designs. The book aims to shed light on the often-overlooked significance and utility of heraldic study, enlivened by historical anecdotes and examples. The opening of the text presents a preface where Lower establishes the value of heraldry as an essential study for understanding not only genealogy but also the broader historical context of the Middle Ages. He reflects on the misconceptions surrounding heraldry, countering the view that it is merely an outdated collection of symbols. He emphasizes the poetic and practical aspects of heraldry, asserting that it is a rich field worthy of attention. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the science of heraldry, hinting at its deep historical roots and its role in the social fabric of medieval society, ultimately preparing the reader for a thorough investigation into the subject throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Heraldry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38951 79790 79790