Genealogy as Pastime and ProfessionWritten in a clear and graceful style, this classic work describes the principles of genealogical research, the evaluation of evidence, and the relationship of genealogy to chronology, eugenics, and the law; it discusses early nomenclature, royal ancestry, the use of source material, and the methods of compiling a family history. It is, in short, the very foundation of scientific American genealogy -- a manifesto of methods, aims, and principles. |
Contents
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Family Pride | 17 |
Genealogical Byways | 22 |
Early Nomenclature | 28 |
Royal Ancestry | 34 |
Genealogy as a Profession | 40 |
To Become a Professional | 45 |
Source Material Printed | 61 |
Source Material Original | 70 |
Case Histories | 76 |
How to Compile a Family History | 89 |
Growth of a Colonial Family | 96 |
Genealogy and Eugenics | 102 |
Genealogy and the Law | 106 |
Dates and the Calendar | 109 |
Commercial Firms | 51 |
The Client | 55 |
How to Trace Your Ancestry | 114 |
Appendix | 120 |
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