A Dictionary of Family History
The Genealogists' ABC
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Genealogy
| Author: | Jonathan Scott | ISBN: | 9781473892545 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books | Publication: | February 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Family History | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jonathan Scott |
| ISBN: | 9781473892545 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books |
| Publication: | February 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Family History |
| Language: | English |
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.
Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find:
*definitions of genealogy terms
*timelines
*details of available archives and websites
*advice on research methods
*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers
With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.
Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find:
*definitions of genealogy terms
*timelines
*details of available archives and websites
*advice on research methods
*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers
With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
