The Boke of Saint Albans: Containing Treatises on Hawking, Hunting, and Cote Armour (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

The Boke of Saint Albans: Containing Treatises on Hawking, Hunting

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval English aristocracy. The author delves into the intricacies of hunting, hawking, and heraldry, pursuits that defined the lives of the gentry in the 15th century. The text is a treasure trove of historical detail, from the proper terms for addressing hounds in French to the elaborate symbolism behind coats of arms. The author's writing, though infused with the language and style of the period, is engaging and insightful. In particular, the treatment of heraldry reveals a surprising depth of understanding, not only of heraldic symbols, but also of medieval social structures and beliefs. This book provides a unique window into a long-gone era, offering readers a chance to learn about the customs, values, and intellectual pursuits of a bygone age. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781390545944_0

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