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Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide to Family History and Genealogy Paperback – March 1, 1997

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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0395854105
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0395854105
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This work is the companion book to the television series of the same name that aired on PBS affiliates in January and February 1997. Alex Haley, who was actively involved in producing the Ancestors series before his untimely death, summed up the heart of the project and shed light on the passion for genealogy: "In all of us there is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage....Without this enriching knowledge there is a hollow yearning." The book's ten chapters match the ten-part TV series and illustrate methods for getting started; the final appendix offers a resource directory. A reading list, a pedigree chart, a family group record, a research log, and advice on where to write for vital records conclude this richly illustrated introductory book. A good beginning handbook for genealogists, this is essential for major genealogy collections. Be advised, however, that it joins a long line of outstanding works for beginners that can be found by consulting the subject heading "Genealogy-handbooks."?Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Jim Willard is a contributor for Houghton Mifflin Company titles including: "Ancestors."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (March 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395854105
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395854105
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners but...
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GUDE ON HOW TO START FAMILY HISTORY
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