The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy
by Val D. Greenwood
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"In every field of study there is one book that rises above the rest in stature and authority and becomes the standard work in the field. In genealogy that book is The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. It instructs the researcher in the timeless principles of genealogical research, while identifying the most current classes of records and research tools. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers show more better understand and utilize all available resources. This 4th edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date account of American genealogy--no sound genealogical project is complete without it. This 4th edition has been completely updated, incorporating all the latest developments, principles, and resources relevant to family history research. There are now two chapters about technology as it relates to family history research--one dealing with significant concepts and definitions and the other with specific resources and applications, including major family history websites and Internet resources. In addition, virtually every chapter provides information on Internet websites pertinent to the subject discussed in that chapter"--Page 4 of cover. show lessTags
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It appears to be a good, solid reference work for the basic genealogy community. I only skimmed most of the book because I own several other volumes that cover much the same territory. One comment that I would add is that things are changing so fast on the tech side of genealogy that those portions of the book seem to be a bit dated. This is as it would have to be, I guess, since the digital age had barely gotten its act together when the book was written..
Very illuminating for the beginning genealogist. I have been enjoying it very much.
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- Canonical title
- The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy
- Original publication date
- 1973
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- English
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