This is a compilaton of public domain articles on how to get started in developing your family history. The book covers everything from the basics to a dictionary of terms to where to find the informaton you need. Other topics covered are the Library of Congress, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and their resources, a list of genealogy bookstores, census inforrnation, societies and organizations, the American College of Heraldry and genealogical forms. An excellent source for ideas on how to obtain the genealogical data desired.