'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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143 of 144 people found the following review helpful
By "elaine3483"
Format:Paperback
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!!
58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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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.
136 of 138 people found the following review helpful
By flyingkipper
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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!!!
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Whilst echoing all the comments already made, this phenomenal tome is and is likely to always be the definitive reference. Despite the extensive movement towards Internet sources, this book has the insight into 'why' you move through certain classes of records whereas the (also essential) Internet guides tell you where these are.
Beyond that the illustration with examples from the authors research, the many examples of why you need to double check every assumption, and the wealth of ideas for gleaning more insight into the lives of ancestors are frankly astonishing, and it astounds me that one person could both know so much, find so much and still have time to update this masterpiece.
If you haven't bought it, you're not serious about family history.
Beyond that the illustration with examples from the authors research, the many examples of why you need to double check every assumption, and the wealth of ideas for gleaning more insight into the lives of ancestors are frankly astonishing, and it astounds me that one person could both know so much, find so much and still have time to update this masterpiece.
If you haven't bought it, you're not serious about family history.
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This is quite simply the best reference work for United Kingdom Genealogy that I have come across. I have been waiting for publication of the second edition for some time and am not disappointed at all. Everything I can imagine I might want to know is in it. I have been interested in Genealogy for many years and wish this volume had been available sooner. It's worth twice the price!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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As a fairly recent - but rapidly becoming obsessed - family historian I have either acquired or borrowed a fair number of the leading books on Family History available at the moment. However Ancestral Trails outshines them all. Whilst being very readable in its own right it gives a wealth of background information on sources and advice on how you might make progress if you hit a brick wall, and has the most comprehensive coverage I have found. This and The Genealogist's Internet by Peter Christian have become my two bibles. I run two Family History Groups and I would strongly recommend both of these books to any serious amateur family historian.
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Mr Herber has achieved, within this finely crafted opus, something that few others have been able - His fluid style serves to demystify the Genealogical Jungle that has often proven to be inpenetrable for the beginner, such as I.
I cannot recommend this work too highly and am delighted that it has been accepted as the definitive text for those embarking upon their quest to discover their roots and branches
Well done Herber!!
Dward Heath
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By "elaine3483"
Format:Paperback
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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A comprehensive resource
I borrowed this book from the library first as I was not sure it would provide me with any more information than other sources. I was wrong. Read more
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Excellent buy.
Added greatly to my techniques for family research. Great service. Great price. Although a bit old it still helps with family history research.
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An amazing reference book!
Completely met my expectations! Probably the only family history reference book you'll ever need! An amazing reference book! Highly recommended.
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The Bible For Family Historians
'Ancestral Trails' should be considered 'the bible' of family history. In my view, everyone researching their family history should read this book.
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This book is akin to an encyclopaedia. Not only does it cover large areas of genealogy, but it also points to many other sources of information.
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Every piece of research info you need
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This is the Bible of British genealogical research! It is extremely comprehensive and the invaluable references (in the bibliography) are numerous to say the least. Read more
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The bible for british genealogy
Ancestral trials is the standard text for British genealogy. The evolution of records is explained in the context of the social pressures that required their creation. Read more
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An excellent companion to online resources
An excellent companion to the many online resources available for genealogy. I use it as a reference book, rather than reading cover-to-cover, but it is authoritative and does not... Read more
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