Tracking Down Your Ancestors is June eBook of the Month
DUBLIN, Ohio, USA, 28 May, 2007—Researching genealogical history can be an absorbing hobby, or a fun project that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re just starting your search or filling the gaps in your family tree, June’s eBook of the Month is packed with ideas about the different aspects of genealogy and the many free or low cost resources available to help you in your quest.
Written Dr. Harry Alder, a prolific writer and long-time researcher, Tracking Down Your Ancestors offers clear, accessible and inspiring text, plus practical tips and key websites to support your research. It will help you find answers to key questions, including:
- What sort of people were your ancestors?
- What did they do?
- Where did they live?
- Is the house still standing?
- Can I walk where they walked?
- Were any of my ancestors famous?
- Are there any skeletons in my closet?
This eBook will lead you to the vast number of genealogy web sites, where family history research that used to take months can now produce exciting results in a weekend. Plus, it will guide you step by step to doing your own detective work. You’ll learn how to get started without getting stuck, how to track down vital information from record offices and parish churches, how to harness the power of email lists and newsgroups, and how to unlock the unique pleasures and challenges of documenting your family history.
Tracking Down Your Ancestors is provided through the generous support of How To Books and will be available through more than 14,000 participating libraries June 1-30. To help libraries promote the June eBook of the Month, NetLibrary has developed a tool kit of free promotional resources that includes print-on-demand bookmarks, a sample press release and electronic support materials. More information is available at:
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