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Genealogy as Pastime and Profession, Second Edition
Genealogy as Pastime and Profession Second Edition
Author: Donald Lines Jacobus
Clearly written, this describes the principles of genealogical research, the evaluation of evidence, and the relationship of genealogy to chronology, eugenics, and the law. It covers early nomenclature, Royal ancestry, the use of source material, and the methods of compiling and publishing a family history, and it also deals with characterist...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780806301884
ISBN-10: 0806301880
Publication Date: 1999
Pages: 120
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Honeygirl62 avatar reviewed Genealogy as Pastime and Profession, Second Edition on + 165 more book reviews
The book was first written in 1930 and then revised in 1968, so we have come a long way in genealogy since then. However, the basics are the same. I especially liked the chapter explaining dates and the changes in the calendar. The chapter on case histories was very good for examples of problems that needed to be logically worked through.


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