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100 1 _aBoutell, Charles,
_d1812-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Handbook to English Heraldry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-24
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Jeannie Howse, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Handbook to English Heraldry" by Charles Boutell is a comprehensive guide on the subject of heraldry, written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introduction to the principles, history, and art of English heraldry, making it suitable for both students new to the topic and those with a casual interest. Boutell outlines the significance of heraldry in English history and its practical applications, as well as the language and techniques involved in interpreting and creating armorial designs. At the start of the volume, the author expresses his intent to educate readers on the essentials of English heraldry, emphasizing its historical importance and relevance in modern times. He describes heraldry as a symbolical language, rich in tradition and meanings. The opening chapters explore its origins, popular uses, and connection to significant moments in English history, such as the Crusades. Boutell also highlights the distinction between various heraldic elements, such as coats-of-arms, shields, and insignias, preparing readers for a deeper dive into the structure and artistry of heraldic compositions that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHeraldry -- Great Britain
700 1 _aFox-Davies, Arthur Charles,
_d1871-1928
700 1 _aUtting, R. B.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23186
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