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Coming from a genealogist's or family historian's perspective, I find the book's subject matter fascinating. As people are researching to find their roots, books in other fields such as archeology could provide valuable insights. I've been encouraging my genealogy pals to take an interdisciplinary approach.

"Uncommon Ground" has me wondering whether my great grandmother was born on U.S. soil or in Africa, based on the photographed African styled house in Edgefield, SC- an area where she is found in census records.

I mentioned in my review/post on Ferguson's book that you never know where information on your Ancestors is going to come from. Do you think it will be time well spent digging through similar books? Can you recommend some specific archeological books that a family historian may consider?

Thanks in advance.

George
Hello nancytribe,

I'm new to LibraryThing and beginning to see its value.
Could you share your thoughts on 'Uncommon Ground'?
Thanks in advance.
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