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100 1 _aAllen, Phoebe,
_d1850-1933
245 1 0 _aPeeps at Heraldry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-08-27
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Peeps at Heraldry" by Phoebe Allen is an educational work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an introductory guide to heraldry, exploring the art of blazoning coats of arms and the significance of various heraldic symbols and colors. It aims to make the intricate subject accessible and engaging, detailing the fascinating connections between images, stories, and the history they convey. The opening of the book establishes heraldry as a unique language made up of pictorial signs, with a rich history tied to chivalry and military exploits. The author emphasizes the appeal of learning this art, promising that it is both interesting and amusing. Allen explains that heraldic devices act as markers to distinguish between families and individuals while also recounting the stories behind specific coats of arms. The introductory chapter sets the tone for the rest of the work, inviting readers to delve into the colorful and storied world of heraldry, where every symbol conveys a deeper meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHeraldry -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55439
999 _c96270
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