The Source: A Guidebook Of American Genealogy (Third Edition)

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1072073 EAN: 9781593312770 Format: Illustrated ISBN: 1593312776 Label: Ancestry Publishing Manufacturer: Ancestry Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 992 Publication Date: 2006-06-01 Publisher: Ancestry Publishing Studio: Ancestry Publishing
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Editorial Reviews: Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as "the genealogist's bible." The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Perspective of The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy (Third Edition) Comment: The Source: A Guidebook Of American Genealogy (Third Edition) If you are at all seriously interested in doing genealogical or family history research, this book should be in your library - and should definitely not sit on the shelf. I've been studying, learning about and doing this kind of research for seven years and in that period have read countless books, watched lots of videos, worked through many tutorials and spent hours and hours looking for my ancestral and family connections. I have found The Source to be absolutely the best repository of information about where to find the sources, how to do the work, and - especially - how to use the Internet in this work. Chapters are written by experts in the areas covered, the material is well written and the editors have done an outstanding job of putting it all together in a way that makes sense and flows. There is so much wisdom and information here I find myself taking notes as I read. Absolutely great! A "must have" for serious genealogists - and for anyone really wanting to learn how to find the people in their families who have gone before and left a legacy that helps define who we are. Customer Rating: Summary: Genealogy Comment: This book is an excellent source for genealogical investigation. My only complaint is that it arrived slightly damaged (a crushed front cover corner). Customer Rating: Summary: A very useful book Comment: This is a very good book. It has more information on more subjects and record sources than any other book I know. It is generally very easy to understand and apply, but I found, when I used it to teach a correspondence class on American research, that it was a bit overwhelming for the beginning student. It is expensive, but its contents justify its price, and everyone who takes American genealogical research seriously should own this book. Customer Rating: Summary: URGENT! **SHOP AROUND FOR PRICE!** Comment: I got this book from a reseller, A1, via B&Ns site, for about 35 bucks. NO 'sourcing fee'. 4 bucks shipping. There's no excuse for the price gouging from whomever is selling this via Amazon. Hope you get to see this review! I searched on google with 'The Source, szucs, third' for the edition. I love Amazon but this time they didn't get the best price. Customer Rating: Summary: One "Source" for all Comment: The Source (3rd Ed.), a reference book for individuals as well as research collections, provides huge amounts of materials for amateur as well as professional genealogists. In fact, in and of itself, it gives a history of the people who were and are "America." And, when one is not using it, The Source makes a great bookend! More Reviews