Peeps at Heraldry

"Peeps at Heraldry" by Phoebe Allen is an early 20th-century book that introduces readers to the world of heraldry. The purpose of the book is to explain the art of creating coats of arms and the meanings behind the different images and colors used. Allen aims to make the subject easy to understand and engaging for children and young adults by showing how heraldry connects pictures, stories, and history. The book describes heraldry as a visual language with roots in the days of knights and battles. Allen suggests the readers will find it fun and interesting, explaining how heraldic symbols can identify families and share their histories through their personal coat of arms. The beginning chapter starts the journey into the colorful and story-filled world of heraldry, in which every symbol and element is tied to a deeper significance.