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Tracing Your Ancestors Using What They Left Behind

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Old photographs, heirlooms, and everyday artefacts become clues through historical detective work and meticulous research.

Old photographs without names. Family heirlooms with unknown origins. Objects whispering stories lost to time. In this fascinating journey of historical detective work, experienced genealogist Simon Wills pieces together the mysteries behind everyday artefacts, from portraits and tobacco jars to diaries, and even a simple silver cigarette case, allowing us to create a complete picture of the lives of those lost to history and time.

Through meticulous research, many examples and case studies, this book delves into incomplete histories, revealing the identities and achievements of people once on the brink of anonymity. If you've ever wondered about the past behind an old family possession, this book will inspire you to look closer, search deeper, and discover the extraordinary tales sometimes hidden in the seemingly ordinary, allowing us to know and understand our ancestors from a different perspective.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781036191825
  • ISBN-10: 1036191826
  • Publisher: Pen and Sword Family History
  • Publish Date: March 2026
  • Dimensions: 9.14 x 6.07 x 0.48 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 224

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