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Whats a good read?
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Phoenix | Report | 14 Mar 2005 00:53 |
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Mark Herber's book would certainly help you get a decent sleep on the flight. It is worthy, but dreadfully dull. 'Who was your Granny's granny?' by Paul Blake and Audrey Collins has a livelier approach to getting started. Why not get a decent book on paleography (eg Grieve, Hilda Examples of English Handwriting 1150-1750 (1954) ) and work through the examples? None of the following are comprehensive narrative texts, but they are all fascinating in their own way: The Dictionary of Genealogy (5th edition) Terrick VH Fitzhugh Local Historians Encyclopedia by John Richardson Tate, W.E. The Parish Chest: a study of the records of parochial administration in England (1983) Titford, John Writing & Publishing your Family History (1996) Surnames and Genealogy: A New Approach by George Redmonds (2002) Whatever you take with you, enjoy the journey! |
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Joe ex Bexleyheath | Report | 14 Mar 2005 00:43 |
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Better to give it a rest and take some knitting needles ! |
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Ken | Report | 14 Mar 2005 00:41 |
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I have just become a fan of 'Your Family Tree' magazine found the Feb issue a good read |
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Unknown | Report | 14 Mar 2005 00:39 |
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How about... A brief History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. Should last the flight - and maybe the return one too, depending on how quickly you read :) OOPS, missed the 'about this hobby' bit. I stand by my suggestion though, excellent book, if a little heavy going sometimes. |
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Julie | Report | 13 Mar 2005 23:55 |
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Hi The family history mag i find is a good read, you can buy it at WH Smith, it sometimes comes with bonus cds. Julie |
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MrsBucketBouquet | Report | 13 Mar 2005 23:53 |
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Thanks penny I think I'll get it but leave it to come home to. I always look forward to coming home...(saddo home lover me) lol A few mags would be more appropiate I think. Gerri x |
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MrsBucketBouquet | Report | 13 Mar 2005 23:26 |
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Im off on a 10 hour flight and wanted a good mag/book about this damn addictive hobby! Any sugesstions please? Gerri |
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