The Visitations Of Hertfordshire (1886) - Robert Cook - Bog

The Visitations of Hertfordshire is a historical book written by Robert Cook and published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive account of the visitations of Hertfordshire, which were conducted by the heralds of the College of Arms in the 16th and 17th centuries. The purpose of these visitations was to record the pedigrees and coats of arms of the gentry and nobility of the county. The book contains a detailed description of each visitation, including the names of the heralds who conducted them, the families they visited, and the information they recorded. The author also provides a brief history of Hertfordshire and its notable families, as well as an explanation of heraldry and its significance. Throughout the book, there are numerous illustrations of coats of arms, pedigrees, and other heraldic devices. The Visitations of Hertfordshire is an invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the history and heraldry of Hertfordshire.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.