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Mark D. Herber
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  • Paperback: 873 pages
  • Publisher: The History Press; New Ed edition (1 Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750941987
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750941983
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 17.2 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'a defining work ...I confidently predict that, in future years, the phrase 'according to Herber' will be used to confer authority on deliberations about family history research' Family Tree Magazine This new edition takes account the many changes in the field since Ancestral Trails was first published in 1997, and is the most comprehensive and up to date guide to tracing British ancestry. It guides the researcher through the substantial British archives with a detailed view of the records and published sources available. Research in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands is also covered, as are the latest developments in information technology applications on CD and through the internet.

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Mark Herber is a solicitor. He has been researching his own family tree since 1979 and has traced some lines back to about 1580

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140 of 141 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The book I've been waiting for., 17 Jan 2001
If you're interested in genealogy - this is the book you've been waiting for. It's clear, concise and very informative, written in an easy style which makes it easy and enjoyable to read. After reading several books on Genealogy, including many older ones from the library, this made a refreshing change, particularly as it is bang up to date with information on CD Roms, computer packages and internet sites. Herber manages to level the book in a way that it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or already someway into your research - this book will definitely be of help. Excellent!!
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable companion, 6 July 1999
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A comprehensive study of most of the sources available to people researching their family history in England. Examples from the authors' own research help to illustrate the information available and the use that can be made of it. There are many illustrations of the different types of documents discussed. Perhaps less suitable as the first, or only book, for absolute beginners due to the depth of coverage which can appear a little daunting. One of the two most useful (and reread) genealogy books that I have bought, the other being "The Family Tree Detective" by Colin Rogers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the undisputed bible of family history - get it!, 11 Mar 2004
Having been involved in family history research for thirty years, and being completely self-taught by trial and error, I have sometimes been tempted to invest in expensive reference books, but found many of them cumbersome, badly organised, or rapidly outdated. Genealogy is constantly developing but even so this book, in any edition, is an absolutely invaluable longterm reference. It is written in a hugely informative way, exciting and never patronising, and the sheer quantity and quality of information in it is breathtaking. You couldn't make a better investment if you're researching your family history (especially with the superb Amazon discount!) Can't fault it! BRILLIANT!!!
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