The Curiosities of Heraldry

The Curiosities of Heraldry is a book written by Mark Antony Lower that explores the fascinating world of heraldry. Heraldry is the study and practice of designing, displaying, and interpreting coats of arms, badges, and other emblems that represent individuals or families. In this book, Lower delves into the history of heraldry and explains the meaning behind the various symbols and designs used in coats of arms. He also discusses the different types of heraldry, including national, civic, and ecclesiastical heraldry.The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the origins of heraldry, the language of heraldry, the symbolism of heraldic animals, and the use of heraldry in different countries and regions. Lower also includes illustrations of various coats of arms, which help readers to visualize the different designs and symbols used in heraldry.Overall, The Curiosities of Heraldry is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of heraldry, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in history, genealogy, or the art of design.1844. The author strives to prove that Heraldry is not only a lordly and useful science, but a poetic subject as well. Contents: The Fabulous History of Heraldry; The Authentic History of Heraldry; Rationale of the Figures Employed in Heraldry; The Chimerical Figures of Heraldry; The Language of Arms; Allusive Arms-Armes Parlantes; Crests, Supporters, Badges, etc.; Heraldric Mottoes; Historical Arms-Augmentations; Distinctions of Rank and Honor; Historical Notices of the College of Arms; Brief Notices of Distinguished Heralds and Heraldric Writers with Quotations from their Works; and Genealogy.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.