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This excellent reference book explains the meaning of over 4,000 terms, and contains over 82 illustrations.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This larger 2nd edition is fast becoming the researchers "old occupations 'bible'". Its a number one choice for researchers of old occupations whether for academic purposes or for family research. Its also succint and extremely interesting to read. Every historian should have it on their book-shelf"
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I have found this book extremely useful whilst researching my family history. Very comprehensive and clearly written.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after reading the reviews for it here on Amazon. I've been studying my family tree online for some years now and the professions and jobs that are mentioned in Census information and other documents can be baffling.The entries are clear and concise- well,it does say it's a dictionary! The print is rather large and well spaced out so it's really easy to read,especially if you are doing a lot of studying over a long period of time. The glossy paper is of a high quality and makes using the book a real pleasure. The many contemporary photos,woodcarvings and illustrations bring a flavour of the history involved. As well as being useful for looking up particular entries,it's also very interesting to read through random pages and find jobs that you didn't think even had names (look up Bater and Courage Bater to see what I mean!)
I'm really glad that I bought this as it's made so much of my study a lot easier.
This book has given me a spur to continue my studies after leaving it for a while. So,as it's encouraged me to get more out of my Genealogy subscriptions,it's well worth it's price!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in either Genealogy or Social History.
I'm really glad that I bought this as it's made so much of my study a lot easier.
This book has given me a spur to continue my studies after leaving it for a while. So,as it's encouraged me to get more out of my Genealogy subscriptions,it's well worth it's price!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in either Genealogy or Social History.
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A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations
My husband is a Family History adict. This dictionary has enabled him to understand many of the trades and occupations listed on old birth, marriage and death certificates. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Susan
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Interesting, informative, and well researched.
Usefull book when researching your family history etc. Read more
Usefull book when researching your family history etc. Read more
Published 10 months ago by septimus-blake
A Dictionary of Old Trades, titles and Occupations
On receiving this book, my first reaction was to hunt through it for an unusual trade name and then search the net for a meaning. Nothing came up! Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Gail Riddell
great leads for studying the history of work
While doing research on the history of trades, I discovered the existence of this wonderful book which is apparently quite unknown here in the States. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Brian C. Gothberg
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