an inland tribe of Italy, apparently of Sabine origin, inhabiting that part of Latium which was bounded on the N. by the Equi and on the S. by the Volsci. They seem to have been at first on friendly terms with Rome, but after the great Gallic invasion they joined the Equi and Volsci against their former friends. Their rebellion was at first successful, but their capital, Ferentinum, at length fell into the hands of the foe, and they were compelled to acknowledge the Roman supremacy. They obtained, however, such favourable terms that in the general rebellion of the Latins, n.c. 340, they remained faithful to their allegiance. At the end of that same century they again appear in arms against Rome, but there was no unity of action among them, and they were easily subdued. Such of their cities as had refused to countenance this rebellion were allowed to retain their own laws and magistrates. Anagnia and the other towns that had held out were presented with the honorary civitas of Rome, and reduced to the condition of prefecture. After this date the Hernici disappear from HERO

The political history of Italy. Their chief towns, besides Anagnia, were Ferentium, Verulae, Aratrium, and perhaps Trebia. The country of the Hernici, lying along the upper course of the Trerus (now the Sacco), is described by Virgil as the Roscida rivis Hernica Saxa. Besides being well watered with countless streams, it contained magnificent woods of chestnut and oak trees, making it in all one of the most picturesque and delightful nooks of the Apennine range.

HERNOSAND or WESTER NORRLAND, a lan of Sweden, lying chiefly between N. Lat. 62. and 64. and E. Long. 15. and 19., and bounded on the N. by Umea, W. by Ostersund, S. by Gefle, and E. by the Gulf of Bothnia. Its greatest length along the coast is about 140 miles, and its breadth varies from about 20 to 100. Area about 9500 square miles. Hernosand presents an extremely varied surface. Its elevations, frequently steep and rocky, and generally for the most part covered with trees, its deep and narrow valleys, with rapid and winding rivers, and its fine mountain lakes, all conspire to render it superior to most if not to all the other lans in Sweden. The chief products, besides corn, which is scantily grown, are deals, tar, and some iron. The principal branch of industry is the manufacture of linen, which is extensively carried on, the spinning being done by both sexes during the long winter nights. The rearing of cattle receives some attention. Pop. (1850) 99,558.