""A Primer of Heraldry for Americans"" is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of heraldry, written by Edward S. Holden. The book is intended for an American audience and provides a detailed history of heraldry, including its origins in medieval Europe and its evolution over time. The author explains the various elements of a coat of arms, including the shield, crest, and motto, and provides examples of how these elements have been used throughout history. The book also includes a glossary of heraldic terms, as well ...
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""A Primer of Heraldry for Americans"" is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of heraldry, written by Edward S. Holden. The book is intended for an American audience and provides a detailed history of heraldry, including its origins in medieval Europe and its evolution over time. The author explains the various elements of a coat of arms, including the shield, crest, and motto, and provides examples of how these elements have been used throughout history. The book also includes a glossary of heraldic terms, as well as a section on the rules of heraldry and how they apply to American families. Overall, ""A Primer of Heraldry for Americans"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of heraldry, and is sure to be of interest to genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the art of heraldry.1898. Holden writes that half the point of history is lost unless it is studied in its details. To comprehend its details (especially in the period from the Crusades to the French Revolution) an accurate knowledge of heraldry is a material aid. They are emblazoned everywhere; on stained-glass windows, over the doors, even on the locks, on coaches and on liveries. What was true in 1688 is also true today. The seals of countries, provinces and states are heraldic; so are their flags. Coins and medals are stamped with heraldic emblems; each government department or office has its seal; cities, corporations, colleges, universities, employ seals and devices, as do societies and individuals. Heraldry is a doctrine which has to do with all these things, and it is interesting and advantageous to know something of it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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