Genealogy And Heraldry In The National Library Of Australia: A Select Guide And Bibliography
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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For researchers tracing family lineages or decoding the symbolic language of coats of arms, Genealogy and Heraldry in the National Library of Australia: A Select Guide and Bibliography stands as an indispensable navigational tool through one of the Southern Hemisphere's most significant archival collections. Published in 1988 by the National Library of Australia in Canberra, this authoritative reference guide presents a curated and annotated bibliography of the library's holdings, systematically directing scholars, amateur genealogists, and heraldic enthusiasts to primary and secondary sources relevant to family history research and the study of armorial bearings, with a particular emphasis on Australian, British, and Irish heritage. The guide argues implicitly for the centrality of the National Library as a premier resource for heritage research, illustrating the remarkable breadth and depth of its collections through meticulous organisation and scholarly annotation. Its scope extends from passenger lists and colonial records to European heraldic traditions that travelled with settlers to the new world, making it equally valuable to those charting ancestral origins across multiple continents. A quiet but essential companion for anyone who has ever wondered what secrets lie buried in the archives — and precisely where to find them.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, National Library of Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For researchers tracing family lineages or decoding the symbolic language of coats of arms, Genealogy and Heraldry in the National Library of Australia: A Select Guide and Bibliography stands as an indispensable navigational tool through one of the Southern Hemisphere's most significant archival collections. Published in 1988 by the National Library of Australia in Canberra, this authoritative reference guide presents a curated and annotated bibliography of the library's holdings, systematically directing scholars, amateur genealogists, and heraldic enthusiasts to primary and secondary sources relevant to family history research and the study of armorial bearings, with a particular emphasis on Australian, British, and Irish heritage. The guide argues implicitly for the centrality of the National Library as a premier resource for heritage research, illustrating the remarkable breadth and depth of its collections through meticulous organisation and scholarly annotation. Its scope extends from passenger lists and colonial records to European heraldic traditions that travelled with settlers to the new world, making it equally valuable to those charting ancestral origins across multiple continents. A quiet but essential companion for anyone who has ever wondered what secrets lie buried in the archives — and precisely where to find them.