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Palaeography, Genealogy & Topography - 1930
This CD contains descriptions of old deeds, indentures and other personal documents giving the names and locations of those included in the original document. Covers the period 1155 to 1879 and includes most English counties, Scotland, the West Indies, France and the Channel Islands. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable *Includes photos of various documents *Contains over 460 pages... More Info
Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History by Bruce Durie
This book details how to find and comprehend documents from 1560 to the 1860s, including wills, testaments, contracts, land records, official records, deeds, and more. The Latin glossary is especially useful for helping translate any Latin documents. Genealogists and local historians have probably seen every birth, marriage, death and census record available, and are adept at using the internet for research. However, once they have learnt everything they can from them, the next step is readin... More Info
Product Code: BK6252
Palaeography for Family and Local Historians by Hilary Marshall
Family and Local Historians frequently encounter the challenge posed by the writing, and sometimes the translation, of the records which might most enable them to make further progress with their research. Many pamphlets, booklets and even books have been produced to help with old handwriting and abbreviations, but this book written by an author who has for years run courses on the subject, is the most practical and comprehensive yet for family and local historians. Those who use this book ... More Info
Product Code: BK6647
Scottish Genealogy Fourth Edition by Bruce Durie
This fully revised and updated fourth edition of Scottish Genealogy is a comprehensive guide to tracing your family history in Scotland. Written by one of the most authoritative figures on the subject, the work is based on established genealogical practice and is designed to exploit the rich resources that Scotland has to offer. After all, this country has possibly the most complete and best-kept set of records and other documents in the world. Addressing the questions of DNA, palaeograph... More Info
Product Code: BK6699
Teach Yourself Palaeography - A Guide for Genealogists and Local Historians by Claire Jarvis
This is the very first 'teach yourself' book on palaeography, covering all the skills that the genealogist needs to read any document that might be found at any date in English archives. Using a series of graded exercises in transcription, Teach Yourself Palaeography works backwards in time in easy stages from the modern handwriting of the nineteenth century to the court hands of the medieval period, focusing on records that are of particular interest to family and local historians. The bo More Info
Product Code: BK10591
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British Genealogical Books in Print
This volume lists thousands of books currently available from hundreds of publishers, including commercial organisations, libraries and record offices, societies (but not FFHS members, whose books have been listed by Elizabeth Hampson in Current Publications by member societies) and private individuals. The range of books listed is wide - from census indexes to obituary notices, from parish regist...More Info