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Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1072073 EAN: 9780737300079 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0737300078 Label: McGraw-Hill Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: October 01, 1998 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Studio: McGraw-Hill Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Excellent, detailedI 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. Read More Rating:  - Great Book for the Beginning GenealogistThis 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 ... Read More |
