02436cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500540014426400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450801610041552012980057653400450187465300350191965300660195465300590202085600430207948555UtSlPG20260610134121.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCR1 aAshmole, Elias,d1617-169214aThe History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-22  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jonathan Harry, Sonya Schermann,
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Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter" by Elias Ashmole is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the Order of the Garter, detailing its antiquities, statutes, ceremonies, and the esteemed individuals who have been part of it since its foundation by King Edward III. It also covers various orders of knighthood in Europe, offering a comprehensive view of chivalric traditions and honors.  The opening of the text begins with a formal dedication to Prince George Augustus, praised for his virtues and contribution to the Order. In the preface, the author highlights the extensive research and effort put into the work, referencing the invaluable resources utilized, including public records and manuscripts from officers of arms. Ashmole’s approach underscores the significance of military virtue and honor associated with knighthood, drawing connections between these ideals and the traditions of the Order of the Garter, as well as the broader practice of knighthood in various civilizations throughout history. This scholarly introduction sets the stage for an elaborate examination of the Garter's history and its place within the broader context of chivalric orders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOrder of the Garter -- History  aOrders of knighthood and chivalry -- Great Britain -- History  aOrders of knighthood and chivalry -- Europe -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48555