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 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 CLIMSNT Run, F.R.S, HORACE B. WOODWAD, F.R.S, ind others Paleontology. Edited by R. LvDirjcn, F.R.S, etc. ^Contributions by G. A. BOULINGIR, F.R.S, F. O. PICKARD-CAMIRIDGI, M.A, H. N. DIION, F.L.S., Flora I G. C. DRUCI, M.A, F.L.S, WALTIR GARITANG, M.A, F.L.S, HI.II.T COM, F.L.S, F.E.S, Fauna 1 R - ' POCOCK, RET. T.R. R. STIRRING, M.A, F.R.S., etc., B. B. WOOOWAIO, F.G.S, F.R.M.S, V. etc., and other Specialists Prehistoric Remains. Edited by W. BOYD DAWKINI, D.Sc, LL.D., F.R.S, F.S.A. Roman Remains. Edited by F. HAVIRFIILD, M.A., F.S.A. Anglo-Saxon Remains. Edited by C. Huci-i.it READ, F.S.A, >nd REGINALD A. SMITH, B.A. Ethnography. Edited by G. LAURENCE Gouui, F.S.A. Dialect. Edited by JOSEFH WRIOHT, M.A, Ph.D. Place Names Folklore V Contributed by Various Authorities Physical Types I Domesday Book and other kindred Records. Edited by J. HORACE ROUND, M.A. Architecture. By Various Authorities. The Sections on the Cathedrals and Monattic Remains Edited by W. H. ST. JOHN HorE, M.A. Ecclesiastical History. Edited by R. L. Foot*, M.A. Political History. Edited by W. H. STEVENSON, M.A, J. HORACE ROUND, M.A, PROF-. T. F. Tour, M.A., JAMU TAIT, M.A., ind C. H. FIHTH, M.A. History of Schools. Edited by A. F. LEACH, M.A, F.S.A. Maritime History of Coast Counties. Edited by J. K. LAUGHTON, M.A., and M. OrriNHiiu Topographical Accounts of Parishes and Manors. By Various Authorities History of the Feudal Baronage. Edited by J. HORACE ROUND, M-A, and OSWALD BAIION, F.S.A. Family History and Heraldry. Edited by OSWALD BAON, F.S.A. Agriculture. Edited by SIR ERNEST CLARKE, M.A, Sec. to the Royal Agricultural Society Forestry. Edited by JOHN NISIET, D.Oic. Industries, Arts and Manufactures Social and Economic History [ By Various Authorities Persons Eminent in Art, Literature, Science Ancient and Modern Sport. Edited by the Duct or BIAUI-OIT Hunting 1 Shooting > By Various Authorities Fishing, etc. J Cricket. Edited by HOMI GORDON Football. Edited by C. W. ALCOCK 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 decay or from other causes, are in danger of disappearing. The best examples of church brasses, coloured glass, and monumental effigies will be depicted. The Series will also contain 1 60 pictures in photogravure, showing the characteristic scenery of the counties. ix )By Vario