Court-Hand Restored: Or the Students Assistant in Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records, Etc. (1879) - Hardcover

by Andrew Wright (Author), Charles Trice Martin (Editor)

Court-Hand Restored: Or The Students Assistant In Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records, Etc. is a book written by Andrew Wright in 1879. The book is a guide to help people read and understand old documents written in Court Hand, a type of handwriting used in legal documents in England from the 14th to the 17th century. The book provides a detailed explanation of Court Hand and its different styles, as well as examples of how to read and transcribe old documents. It also includes a glossary of legal terms and abbreviations commonly used in old documents. The book is aimed at students, historians, and genealogists who need to read and interpret old legal documents. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English legal history and the study of old handwriting.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.