Publisher's Synopsis
""How To Decipher And Study Old Documents: Being A Guide To The Reading Of Ancient Manuscripts"" is a comprehensive guide written by Emma Elizabeth Thoyts in 1893. The book is aimed at helping readers understand and interpret old documents, particularly ancient manuscripts. Thoyts provides detailed instructions on how to decipher and study these documents, including tips on reading handwriting, identifying abbreviations and symbols, and understanding archaic language. The book also includes examples of various types of documents, such as charters, deeds, and wills, as well as a glossary of terms commonly used in old documents. Overall, ""How To Decipher And Study Old Documents"" is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in understanding the language and writing styles of the past.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.