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Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogists: The Essential Guide to American County and Town Sources

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In one volume a myriad of other sources are referenced, state by state, county by county. This is a book that can tell you where to go to find historical genealogical records. Since that varies state to state and county to county, it is a great help to know what is available, where it is available, and how to make the contact. Well worth the price!!

Most of the information contained in this book could be collected by searching the Internet but why spend time figuring out the correct URL or making long distance calls when the information you are looking for is contained in a single desktop reference?
Information covers all 50 states in the U.S. Quickly locate county seats, location of records by type, tips on requesting copies and visiting repositories, noteable quirks in regional documentation and what information may be missing because of damage or fire.
The latest edition was printed in 2004, old by Internet standards. Fortunately historical records don't move around frequently. I wouldn't count on every URL, address or phone number listed to be complete or accurate at this point in time but it is a good starting point.
Comparable to and less expensive than Ancestry's Red Book. A good resource for any serious hobbiest.