Showing posts with label Colonial America Reference. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colonial America Reference. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

David Dobson: Fannie's Favorite Author of Genealogy Reference Books

If there were ever a guy who dedicated his time to sharing his knowledge of the history of our nation, it would be David Dobson, of Dundee, Scotland.  He has authored more books than Fannie can count...and she is very adept at mathematics!

This year, David Dobson has released his latest book, Scots-Irish Links, 1575-1725. Part Ten.
It has been published by Clearfield, and is now available for purchase. This is the tenth in a series of books about the Lowland Scots who migrated to Ulster, and many of their families immigrated to America. As always, this book is indexed and sourced.  This books has a retail price of $19.50. AncestorStuff.com offers this book for $16.50, item # 502-8121.

Although Dr. Dobson focused on economics and mathematics in his college years, he always had an intense interest in history. He would have loved to become an archeologist, but certain restrictions kept him from exploring that field.  So, he turned to genealogy and historical research.  He had  intense interest in Scottish-American history. He thought that he could fulfill an area of study where there seemed to be a lack of published research.  The result of his efforts: A thesis published by the University of Georgia Press, 'Scottish Emigration to Colonial America, 1607-1785'.

Since that time, Dr Dobson has authored over 130 books on the subject of the Scots, Scots-Irish and Irish in North America. He has searched through the archives of many libraries and other archived collections to combine relevant data to include in his many publications. to learn more about Dr. Dobson, visit this webpage: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/staff/daviddobson.html

Do you have an interest in the history and genealogy of persons from the North Atlantic area? Fannie recommends that you request books by David Dobson.  She is not real sure of her heritage, except that she was rescued from the area of Northern Kentucky, and that there were some Scots-Irish that inhabited that area some time ago.  She may have some digging to do!  And, she loves to dig!

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If you want to order this latest book by Dr. Dobson, go to www.AncestorStuff.com, and use the coupon code BUNNY for Free Shipping during the month of April.


Sunday, October 30, 2016

Genealogical Encyclopedia - Good Stuff

Fannie has a new favorite book..  Three Paws UP, and Two Woofs!!

Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas. a Complete Digest of the Records of All the Countries of the Western Hemisphere.  by Christina K. Schaefer

www.genealogical.com


"Until the publication of this remarkable work, no single source could be used to identify and locate the records of the various countries of the Western Hemisphere. Given the extent and diversity of the records, this is hardly surprising; and yet the creation of such a source is precisely the task Christina Schaefer set herself. The immense body of records of the colonial period in the Western Hemisphere presents a serious challenge to the researcher--in some cases even a stumbling block--and therefore in this work Mrs. Schaefer has undertaken a systematic examination of the records to show the researcher where to find the most important genealogical records of the period and how to access them, all within the framework of a single encyclopedic volume" www.genealogical.com

A Great Desk Reference.  Chronology of History, dates, including the Colonies of Latin America, North American, South America....in addition to references of the many European nations that held interests in the Americas.

Fannie can't wait to get her paws on this one.  She is just thinking of all the great school reports that she will be able to write. Using this reference book to guide her to the sources of information, she can  produce some nice papers that will knock the socks off her geography and history teachers!  She smells some A's coming on her report cards!!!

Honestly, this is a really good book for any family with kids in grade school, high school and college.  And, what teacher would not like this as a new addition to their classroom bookshelf.  

Thinking of Christmas?  Here's one gift to mark off your list!

Fannie, black lab mix, history buff mutt