Genealogy & Heraldry

Fatherhood is the debut novel from award-winning poet Caleb Klaces, combining prose and poetry in an experimental work of verse fiction. Following the birth of their first child, a couple move out of the capital to the northern countryside, where they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170974Author Jeffey M. JohnstoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

The recent past is so often neglected when people research their family history, yet it can be one of the most rewarding periods to explore, and so much fascinating evidence is available. The rush of events over the last century and the rapid changes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852173074Author Murray OgilvieFormat PaperbackImprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736115282Author House Elves AnonymousFormat HardbackPage Count 236Imprint House Elves AnonymousPublisher House Elves AnonymousWeight(grams)...

Authored by a unique combination of university academics and heritage professionals, this book offers new perspectives on journeys made by Henry VIII and other monarchs, their political and social impact and the logistics required in undertaking such...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852173203Author Murray OgilvieFormat PaperbackImprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

This is the most complete guide to Irish place-names published in modern times. It explains the origin and derivation of the names of over 3,000 cities, towns, villages and physical features. The book is in two parts. The first is a list of root or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781887043755Author Pamela Stone EaglesonFormat HardbackPage Count 442Imprint Genealogy HousePublisher Genealogy HouseWeight(grams) 1247gDimensions(mm) 254mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170424Author Ann Lindsay MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 150mm *...

Tracing Your Potteries Ancestors introduces readers to the wealth of information available to those wishing to trace their North Staffordshire roots. Michael Sharpe gives a fascinating insight into the history of this part of the Midlands which was for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780901905895Author Dr. Ian MaxwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Ulster Historical FoundationPublisher Ulster Historical FoundationWeight(grams) 290g

A deeply reported look at the rise of home genetic testing and the seismic shock it has had on individual lives You swab your cheek or spit into a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806355856Author David DobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Genealogical Publishing CompanyPublisher Genealogical Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

The Second World War was the defining conflict of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and fascinating areas for historical research - and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives...

What was a merchant seaman's life like in the past, what experiences would he have had, what were the ships like that he sailed in, and what risks did he run? Was he shipwrecked, rewarded for bravery, or punished? And how can you find out about an...

The Encyclopedia of Surnames is not just another dictionary! With entertaining coverage of more than 7,000 surnames listed alphabetically, it provides a complete and accessible companion to tracing the history of names. Written by John Ayto, a respected...

How can you trace forebears who were patients in lunatic asylums and find out about their lives? What sources can you consult to discover their personal histories and gain an insight into their experiences? In this concise, accessible handbook, Michelle...

Gill Blanchard's practical and informative handbook will help you to trace your ancestors in the traditional counties of East Anglia Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex and it will give you an insight into their lives. As well as guiding the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806359168Author Joseph F O CallaghanFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint ClearfieldPublisher ClearfieldWeight(grams) 703gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999689912Author Donna Cox BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Golden Channel PublishingPublisher Golden Channel PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806317656Author Geraldine LaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Genealogical Publishing CompanyPublisher Genealogical Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

The second edition of Tracing Your Northern Irish Ancestors is an expert introduction for the family historian to the wealth of material available to researchers in archives throughout Northern Ireland. Many records, like the early twentieth-century...

When James VI of Scotland succeeded Elizabeth as James I on the throne of England in 1603, the Stuarts became the first dynasty to rule Britain as a whole. The problems that James and his successors encountered in reconciling their kingdoms led to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905315666Author Andrew ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Heritage HunterPublisher Prepare to Publish Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781846821363Author Frances McGeeFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Four Courts Press LtdPublisher Four Courts Press LtdWeight(grams) 368g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806304786Author Sir Thomas Innes of LearneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint Genealogical Publishing CompanyPublisher Genealogical Publishing...

Jonathan Scott's Family History Web Directory is an information-packed reference guide that distils the best of the internet into one easy-to-use format. Themed sections cover different topics, from 'getting started' to specific occupations, and there is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170769Author Hamish MacleodFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

Students of early Stuart politics face a bewildering array of books and articles published in recent years. The purpose of the present book is to guide readers through this maze of writings, clarify the issues at stake, and ultimately determine who has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781408175699Author Guy GrannumFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint A&C Black Business Information and DevelopmentPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing...

Explore Culzean Castle with this book! Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast is the most visited property of the National Trust for Scotland. This lavishly illustrated book tells the whole history of the castle. Michael Moss has carried out extensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806319551Author Colin R. ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Genealogical Publishing CompanyPublisher Genealogical Publishing Company

'An impressive achievement in a task of extraordinary difficulty...The outstanding asset of this work does not consist in its comprehensiveness and objectivity, however, nor even in the wide knowledge and special expertise Kann can bring to bear from his...

This is the story of the Highland Scots who sailed to Pictou, Nova Scotia, in 1773 aboard the brig Hector. These intrepid emigrants came for many reasons: the famine of the previous spring, pressures of population growth, intolerable rent increases,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852171070Author Iain GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780788420054Author Grace Lawless LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 294Imprint Heritage BooksPublisher Heritage BooksWeight(grams) 340g

This concise guide to naval history and naval records is essential reading and reference for anyone researching the fascinating story of Britain's Navy and the men and women who served in it. Whether you are interested in the career of an individual...

Do you rummage through your grandmother's attic for pictures of old relatives? Have you ever wondered where your family came from? Would you like to know if you and someone famous share a common great-great grandparent? If you've answered yes to any of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781634992275Author Heather L MoultonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint America Through TimePublisher America Through TimeWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm)...