Publisher's Synopsis
The Visitation of Devon: In The Year 1620 (1872) is a historical record compiled by Frederic Thomas Colby. It describes the visitation of Devon, a county in southwestern England, that took place in the year 1620. The visitation was conducted by officials of the College of Arms, who were responsible for recording the pedigrees and coats of arms of the county's landed gentry. The book contains detailed information on the families who were visited, including their genealogy, heraldry, and social status. The author has also included a brief history of the county and its prominent families, as well as a glossary of heraldic terms. This book is a valuable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Devon and its people.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.
