""A General And Heraldic Dictionary Of The Peerages Of England, Ireland, And Scotland: Extinct, Dormant, And In Abeyance"" is a comprehensive reference book written by John Burke in 1831. The book provides detailed information on the peerages of England, Ireland, and Scotland, including those that are extinct, dormant, and in abeyance. The author explores the history and genealogy of each peerage, as well as the heraldic devices associated with them. The book is an invaluable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the British Isles. It is written in English and is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative sources on the subject.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.