Genealogy as Pastime and Profession

Download or read book Genealogy as Pastime and Profession written by Donald Lines Jacobus and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 1968 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written 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.