A Grammar Of British Heraldry Consisting Of Blazon And Marshalling

A Grammar of British Heraldry is a comprehensive guide to the art of heraldry in Great Britain written by William S. Sloane-Evans and published in 1854. The book covers the two main components of heraldry: blazon which is the language used to describe coats of arms and marshalling which refers to the arrangement of multiple coats of arms on a single shield. In addition to providing detailed explanations of the various elements of blazon and marshalling Sloane-Evans also includes an introduction that explores the history and evolution of heraldry including the origins of symbols and ensigns. The book is intended to be a practical guide for those interested in learning about heraldry as well as a reference work for scholars and enthusiasts of the subject. Overall A Grammar of British Heraldry is an authoritative and informative resource that provides a thorough understanding of the language and practice of heraldry in Great Britain.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.