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100 1 _aLower, Mark Antony,
_d1813-1876
245 1 4 _aThe Curiosities of Heraldry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-22
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"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 He reflects on the misconceptions surrounding heraldry, countering the view that it is merely an outdated collection of symbols.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHeraldry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38951
999 _c79790
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