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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition : _bBeing a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-07-12
508			_aE-text prepared by Robert Connal, Wallace McLean, Lesley Halamek, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520			_a"The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition" by Anonymous is a comprehensive guide on heraldry, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a descriptive primer on heraldic terms and a detailed dictionary of the various designs and symbols used in coats of arms. The content explores the historical roots of heraldry, its governing principles, and the intricacies of armorial bearings. The opening of the manual introduces the concept of heraldry as a science dedicated to the proper description of armorial bearings. It traces the origin of these symbols back to medieval times, particularly during the Crusades, when different nations required distinct insignia for their leaders. The text elaborates on the distinction between various types of arms, from dominion to family and alliance, and provides insights into the rules governing their use. The chapter sets a foundation for the reader, preparing them for a detailed exploration of the subject to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHeraldry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16273
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