Since 1984, The Source has set the standard for family history references, winning the ALA "Best Reference" award and earning the top spot on Family Chronicle's "Top 10 Genealogical Books" list. This new third revised addition has four new chapters with an additional 150 pages.

Edited by Loretto Dennis "Lou" Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, two of the most well-respected leaders in the field of family history.

Each chapter in this new edition is a mini seminar written by an expert in a specific genealogical field that shows what sources are available, how to find them, and most importantly, how to use them.

The Internet has changed the genealogical landscape in the ten years since The Source's last revision. The many contributors to this volume explore these new online sources and place them in context with timeless family history research principles.

There are comprehensive chapters on the following:

• Foundations (gives an overview of how to do family history research)
  
• Immigration Research
  
• Census Research
  
• Military Records
  
• Church Records
  
• African American Research
  
• Jewish Research
  
• Computer Research
  
• The American Colonial Era
  
• References and Guides, and more.
  

"The third edition of The Source reflects the dynamic development of genealogical research in the past decade. The distinguished editors have provided an updated arrangement with expanded topics and additional content. The final product is even more user-friendly than earlier editions. This standard reference work should be on every researcher must-have list."

Ruth A. Carr, Chief Librarian, Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, The New York Public Library

"The Source is a true guidebook. Its detailed explanations and numerous illustrations provide researchers with the information they need in order to locate and use the wealth of records available to today family historian."

Barbara Vines Little, CG President, National Genealogical Society

"This invaluable work is essential for any genealogical course, whether for beginners or professionals,undergraduates, grad students, or retired seniors. There is no finer reference tool for genealogists!"

Wendy Bebout Elliott, Ph.D., FUGA Professor of History, California State University, Fullerton President, Federation of Genealogical Societies Format

- Hardback Book - 992 pgs, 8.5
- Includes illustrations, photos, tables, and maps