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Ancestral Trails: Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History
 
 

Ancestral Trails: Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History (Hardcover)

by Mark D. Herber (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 873 pages
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (30 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750935103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750935104
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.2 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 274,892 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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This second edition takes account the many changes in the field since "Ancestral Trails" was first published in 1997. A comprehensive and up to date guide to tracing British ancestry, the book 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.

About the Author
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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable companion, 6 Jul 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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