The handbook of heraldry : with instructions for tracing pedigrees and deciphering ancient mss., also, rules for the appointment of liveries, etc. etc. (1869)
Cussans, John Edwin, 1837-1899 · London : Chatto and Windus · leaf 43
e aerial effects, would have beenpuzzled to paint the crest of the Tongue family: On anOak-tree, a nest with three young Ravens, fed with the dew ofHeaven, all proper. It is with no intention of casting ridi-cule on the science of Heraldry that I adduce these instances,but only to show how the most… … BISE AND PBOGBESS OF HEBALDBY. 39 exponent of History. Stripped of the absurdities with whicha few zealous enthusiasts have loaded it, it once more vindi-cates amongst us its title as a science ; and if its lessons belearned aright, the student will discover a mine of valuableknowledge, which will…
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