Fairbairn's Crests of the Leading Families in Great Britain and Ireland and Their Kindred in Other Lands

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This authoritative genealogical reference work, compiled by James Fairbairn and edited by Joseph MacLaren with revisions by Laurence Butters, provides a comprehensive collection of crests belonging to leading families across Great Britain and Ireland, as well as their kindred in other lands. Originally published as a two-volume set and later released by the Heraldic Publishing Company, the text serves as a definitive resource for heraldic study. It documents the historical emblems and symbolic insignias used by prominent lineages, offering essential insights into the lineage and historical identity of various families. The work is widely recognized for its scholarly rigor, having been revised by the Seal Engraver in ordinary to the Queen, ensuring the precision of the heraldic descriptions provided. This compilation remains a foundational text for researchers, historians, and genealogists interested in British and Irish heraldry, preserving a significant cultural and historical record of noble and notable family crests for posterity.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages772

Reading Time19 h 49 min

AccessFree to download

Fairbairn's Crests of the Leading Families in Great Britain and Ireland

Introduction to the Heraldic Collection

Compilation and Editorial Authority

Historical Context of Crests and Lineage

Geographical Scope of the Crests

FAQs

Who were the primary compilers and editors of the book?

The book was compiled by James Fairbairn, edited by Joseph MacLaren, and revised by Laurence Butters, who served as the Seal Engraver in ordinary to the Queen.

What is the geographical focus of this collection?

The collection focuses on the leading families of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as their kindred residing in other lands.

How was the book structured for publication?

The work was originally published as two volumes, which were later combined into a single volume for the Heraldic Publishing Company edition.

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