Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1528002342 ISBN 13: 9781528002349
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a collection of pedigrees from Visitations of the West Country, made by the heralds Sampson Lennard and Henry St George between 1620-28. These Visitations were regional surveys intended to record the genealogy and verify the heraldic entitlement of the local gentry. The pedigrees in this volume relate to families in Dorsetshire, and include their coats of arms, marriage and family connections, and biographical details of notable members. Some entries also include intriguing anecdotes and historical incidents involving the families described. This book will be of value to historians and genealogists, and of interest to all those with ancestry in the region. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1334294887 ISBN 13: 9781334294884
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of prominent families, offering insights into the relationships and histories of the prominent citizens of Dorset, England in the 17th century. The author traces the lineage of each family, providing a unique glimpse into their ancestry and connections. Furthermore, the book delves into the broader social and historical context of the time period, examining the lifestyles, customs, and challenges faced by these families. The book also explores the evolution of social hierarchies, landownership, and the distribution of wealth and power within Dorset society during this period. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the genealogy and social dynamics of the county of Dorset in the 17th century, providing valuable insights into the history and development of the region. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 150 Volume 20 Language: English.
Published by Harleian Society, 1885
Seller: Mungobooks, Poole, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback red cloth covers in VG+ condition, slight browning to endpapers, bookplate of Arthur Hoskyns. 115 pages with 9 plates. The MS from which the present Volume is printed is numbered 1166 in the Harleian Collection in The British Museum. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request.