Richard St. George / Richard StGeorge / Robert Cook
The Visitations of Hertfordshire is a historical book written by Robert Cook and first published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive record of the visitations made by the heralds of the College of Arms to the county of Hertfordshire in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The visitations were conducted to record the pedigrees and coats of arms of the gentry and nobility of the county. The book contains detailed information on the families who were visited, including their genealogy, heraldic achievements, and other relevant historical details. The Visitations of Hertfordshire is an invaluable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Hertfordshire and its people. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives and social structures of the county’s inhabitants during a pivotal period in English history. The book is also notable for its beautiful illustrations, which include detailed drawings of coats of arms and other heraldic devices. These illustrations add to the book’s visual appeal and make it a valuable addition to any library or collection of historical works. Overall, The Visitations of Hertfordshire is a well-researched and engaging historical work that sheds light on an important aspect of English social history.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.