An Essay On Heraldry (1858)

An Essay On Heraldry is a book written by Jacob Frederick Y. Mogg in 1858. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of heraldry which is the study of coats of arms and other symbols used to identify individuals and families. The book includes a detailed history of heraldry tracing its origins to ancient Greece and Rome and its development throughout Europe during the medieval period. It also provides a thorough examination of the various elements of heraldry including the meanings and symbolism of different colors animals and other symbols. The book is written in a clear and concise style making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history and art of heraldry. Overall An Essay On Heraldry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.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.