Court-Hand Restored: Or The Students Assistant In Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records, Etc. (1879)

Court-Hand Restored: Or The Students Assistant In Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records, Etc. (1879) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Andrew Wright that aims to assist students in reading and interpreting old handwritten documents such as deeds, charters, and records. The book is specifically designed for those who are interested in genealogy or family history research, as well as professional historians and scholars. The book covers various aspects of court-hand, including its history, development, and different styles. It also provides detailed explanations of the abbreviations, symbols, and contractions commonly used in court-hand, along with examples and illustrations. In addition to its instructional content, the book also includes a glossary of terms and a collection of facsimile pages from historical documents. These pages serve as practical examples for readers to practice their court-hand reading skills. Overall, Court-Hand Restored is a valuable resource for anyone interested in deciphering old handwritten documents and gaining a deeper understanding of historical records.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.