- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary (1 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0737300078
- ISBN-13: 978-0737300079
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 18.8 x 2 cm
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A detailed family history is a legacy that generations can enjoy. Those who start looking into their backgrounds find that the more they dig, the more the want to know about their lineage. Beyond the family bible, where can more information be found? The Genealogy Sourcebook is a complete guide to the fascinating world of tracing ancestry with information on where to start the search, what kinds of resources are available, and how to utilize them. Readers will also get information on how to organize and present their research so that generations to come can enjoy and learn from it.
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Recording names, dates, and places on charts-whether on paper or typed into a computer-can be the most uninteresting part of genealogy. Read the first page
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Recording names, dates, and places on charts-whether on paper or typed into a computer-can be the most uninteresting part of genealogy. Read the first page
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Excellent, detailed
18 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
I love this book. Although it is appropriate for beginners, it covers more topics, and in more detail, than you'd expect to find in a beginner's book, making it perfect for advanced-beginner or intermediate genealogists. For instance, most books will mention cemetery research, but this one details all the different *kinds* of cemeteries there are (I had no idea) and discusses what to bring when you're going to a cemetery, how to photograph a tombstone, the ins and outs of tombstone rubbings, etc.
The author covers everything imaginable: interview skills, records abstraction, what to bring (and how to behave) when visiting a courthouse, how to organize in preparation for research trips, what kinds of genealogy classes are available and where to find them, how to go about becoming a professional, how to make sure your research isn't lost to the world after you're gone, etc. She doesn't just list which genealogical journals exist, she explains the differences between them and illustrates clearly why it's important to read them. (That may seem obvious, but there are issues I hadn't thought of.) There are tips galore.
Another thing I liked: Once she's introduced you to a topic, she provides recommendations for further reading, so you know where to go to learn more about that particular issue.
In short, this author is very thorough, and at the same time very readable. I'd recommend this book to anyone.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great Book for the Beginning Genealogist
17 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
This is a great beginner's book on genealogy. It discusses various documentation methods; where and how to find records; and organization methods for your research. Two case studies reinforce how to use the records available to you.
The book goes on to suggest other publications (books, magazines, journals) that are good for genealogists to be familiar with. It also discusses significant genealogical societies and their requirements for membership. It even includes a chapter on how to become a professional genealogist.
Finally, the appendix in this book is a valuable source of information, detailing how to contact the various libraries, repositories, societies, etc. discussed in this book.
great source book
10 May 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book for helping find genealogy sources. Was one suggested by a local genealogy group for filling in branches on the family tree! Book I ordered was in great condition and the price was much less than what the group had paid for the same book.
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