Publisher's Synopsis
""History of the Ancient Noble Family of Marmyun: Their Singular Office of King's Champion, by the Tenure of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, in the County of Lincoln"" is a historical book written by Thomas Christopher Banks and published in 1817. The book provides a detailed account of the Marmyun family, a noble family that held the unique position of King's Champion in England. The Marmyuns were known for their bravery and loyalty to the monarchy, and their role as King's Champion involved defending the monarch's honor in combat. The book also explores the history and significance of the Baronial Manor of Scrivelsby, which was held by the Marmyun family for centuries. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of a prominent English noble family and their important role in the monarchy.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.