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WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - A Practical Guide

WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - A Practical Guide

 eBook, Published by Faber Factory   (01 August 2012)

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Ever wished to see your family history in print, or imagined future generations poring over old photographs and anecdotes in a book? Writing Your Family History helps family historians realize the full potential of the names, dates and facts that they have researched to compile a detailed family history that will be preserved for future generations. Topics covered include: Exploring sources for material; Gathering information; Recording family anecdotes; Making use of limited material; Using local and social history; Studying family dynamics; Planning your story; How to begin your story; Presenting and publishing your story.
Deborah Cass has been studying family history for over twenty-five years and has traced three lines of her family history. She writes for the Mass Observation Archive at Sussex University and currently works in the public sector.