This is a fascinating look at the world of heraldry in the north of England in the 16th century. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of coats of arms and other heraldic devices used by the nobility and gentry of the region. It also includes a wealth of other historical documents, providing a rich context for the heraldry described. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.