- Tips and tricks for using major online and offline research sources--without falling for false leads.
- Techniques for overcoming common research obstacles.
- Special attention to the challenges of genealogical research for groups that are underrepresented in the historical record.
- Sample research documents and useful visuals on how to interpret old records.
Beyond exploring the practical challenges of researching your family history, this book will show you what's most exciting about this research--the unique family stories and histories you'll discover, but also the essential truths that bind and connect us all.