[Genealib] 2 Books you should read: 1856 "how to" book for genealogists; Joel Munsell's biography

[Tom Kemp]

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Here is a special book - a lengthy "how-to" book written in 1856.
In so many ways it could have been written today. In particular see
the section beginning on page 309 about genealogy in America which
begins discussing " the increasing interest displayed by our brethren
across the Atlantic in whatever relates to family history and their
connection with the old country, and the praiseworthy zeal displayed
by them for the preservation of the already decaying early records of
their remarkable country..."

Sims, Richard. A manual for the genealogist, topographer, antiquary,
and legal professor, consisting of descriptions of public records;
parochial and other registers; wills; county and family histories;
heraldic collections in public libraries. London, England: J.R. Smith,
1856. 526p.
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Since this is a weekend - here is a short book that every one of us
should read. It is a good thing to remember the pioneering giants who
accomplished so much in publishing genealogy, history and antiquarian
works. Think of the many, many books that you have used that were
published by "Joel Munsell". Now, sit down down and read this brief
biographical sketch published at his death in 1880.

Howell, George Rogers and Frank Munsell. Biographical sketch of Joel
Munsell. Boston, MA: NEHGS, 1880. 16p.
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