Family History will, both in the Histories and in the supplemental volumes of chart 
pedigrees, be dealt with by genealogical experts and in the modern spirit. Every effort will be 
made to secure accuracy of statement, and to avoid the insertion of those legendary pedigrees 
which have in the past brought discredit on the whole subject. It has been pointed out by the 
late Bishop of Oxford, a great master of historical research, that ‘the expansion and extension 
of genealogical study is a very remarkable feature of our own times,’ that ‘it is an increasing 
pursuit both in America and England,’ and that it can render the historian useful service. 
Heraldry will also in this Series occupy a prominent position, and the splendours of the 
coat-armour borne in the Middle Ages will be illustrated in colours on a scale that has never 
been attempted before. 
The general plan of Contents, and the names of the Sectional Editors (who will 
co-operate with local workers in every case) are as follows :— 
Natural History. 
Geology. By Cremenr Rep, F.R.S., Horace B. Woopwarp, F.R.S., and others 
Paleontology. Edited by R. Lypexxer, F.RS., etc. 
Contributions by G. A. Bourzncer, F.R.S., F. O. Pickarp-Camaripcs, M.A., H. N. Dixon, F.L.S., 
Flora G. C. Druce, M.A., F.L.S.. Warrer Garstanc, M.A., F.L.S., Hersert Goss, F.L.S., F.E.S., 
Fauna R. I. Pocock, Rev. T.R. R. Stzssine, M.A., F.R.S., etc., B. B. Woopwarp, F.G.S., F.R.M.S., 
etc., and other Specialists 
Prehistoric Remains. Edited by W. Bovp Dawkins, D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S., F.S.A. 
Roman Remains. Edited by F. Haverrizrp, M.A,, F.S.A. 
Anglo-Saxon Remains. Edited by C. Hzrcures Reap, F.S.A., and Recinarp A. Situ, B.A., F.S.A. 
Ethnography. Edited by G. Laurence Gomme, F.S.A. 
Dialect. Edited by Joszrx Wricnt, M.A. Ph.D. 
Place Names 
Folklore Contributed by Various Authorities 
Physical Types 
Domesday Book and other kindred Records. Edited by J. Horace Rounp, M.A. 
Architecture. By Various Authorities. The Sections on the Cathedrals and Monastic Remains Edited by 
W. H. Sr. Joun Horz, M.A. 
Ecclesiastical History. Edited by R. L. Poorz, M.A. 
Political History. Edited by W. H. Strvensow, M.A., J. Horace Rovnp, M.A., Pror. T. F. Tour, M.A. 
James Tart, M.A., and C. H. Firtx, M.A. 
History of Schools. Edited by A. F. Lracu, M.A. F.S.A. 
Maritime History of Coast Counties. Edited by J. K. Lavcurox, M.A., and M, Orrannem 
Topographical Accounts of Parishes and Manors. By Various Authorities 
History of the Feudal Baronage. Edited by J. Horace Rounp, M.A., and Oswarp Barron, F.S.A. 
Family History and Heraldry. Edited by Oswarp Barron, FS.A. 
Agriculture. Edited by Sir Ernest Crarke, M.A., Sec. to the Royal Agricultural Society 
Forestry. Edited by Jonny Niszer, D.Orc. 
Industries, Arts and Manufactures 
Social and Economic History By Various Authorities 
Persons Eminent in Art, Literature, Science 
Ancient and Modern Sport. Edited by the Duxe or Braurort and E. D, Cumine 
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Hunting 
Shooting By Various Authorities 
Fishing, etc. 
Cricket. Edited by Home Gorpon 
Football. Edited by C. W. Atrcock 
Bibliographies 
Indexes 
Names of the Subscribers 
ILLUSTRATIONS 
Among the many thousands of subjects illustrated will be castles, cathedrals and churches, 
mansions and manor houses, moot halls and market halls, family portraits, etc. Particular 
attention will be given to the beautiful and quaint examples of architecture which, through 
other causes, are in danger of disappearing. The best examples of church 
and monumental effigies will be depicted. The Series will also contain 
showing the characteristic scenery of the counties. 
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decay or from 
brasses, coloured glass, 
160 pictures in photogravure, 
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