Genealogical Research In England And Wales: Vol. I & Vol. II
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: VI - 11th pr.,; VII - 12th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For anyone determined to trace their family roots through the archives of England and Wales, Genealogical Research in England and Wales by David E. Gardner and Frank Smith stands as the definitive two-volume guide to navigating one of the world's richest repositories of ancestral records. The work systematically instructs researchers on how to locate, interpret, and utilise a vast range of primary sources — from parish registers and census returns to probate records and civil registration documents — providing both the beginner and the seasoned genealogist with an authoritative and practical roadmap through centuries of British record-keeping. Beyond its role as a practical manual, the series holds considerable scholarly significance as a foundational text in the field of genealogical methodology, having shaped the research practices of generations of family historians across the English-speaking world. Gardner and Smith write with clarity and precision, grounding their instruction in a deep knowledge of English and Welsh administrative history, ensuring that readers understand not just the *what* but the *why* behind each record type. Whether you are piecing together a humble agricultural lineage or tracing a line of landed gentry, these volumes will leave you wondering just how many secrets the archives of England and Wales are still waiting to yield.
Author: Smith And Gardner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Bookcraft
Genre: British & Irish history
Edition: VI - 11th pr.,; VII - 12th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For anyone determined to trace their family roots through the archives of England and Wales, Genealogical Research in England and Wales by David E. Gardner and Frank Smith stands as the definitive two-volume guide to navigating one of the world's richest repositories of ancestral records. The work systematically instructs researchers on how to locate, interpret, and utilise a vast range of primary sources — from parish registers and census returns to probate records and civil registration documents — providing both the beginner and the seasoned genealogist with an authoritative and practical roadmap through centuries of British record-keeping. Beyond its role as a practical manual, the series holds considerable scholarly significance as a foundational text in the field of genealogical methodology, having shaped the research practices of generations of family historians across the English-speaking world. Gardner and Smith write with clarity and precision, grounding their instruction in a deep knowledge of English and Welsh administrative history, ensuring that readers understand not just the *what* but the *why* behind each record type. Whether you are piecing together a humble agricultural lineage or tracing a line of landed gentry, these volumes will leave you wondering just how many secrets the archives of England and Wales are still waiting to yield.