McBride Ed. Carolyn Bock
Fireflies in a Jar: Stories of Growing up in Austin 1938 - 1956
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Near Fine. 2011. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 259 pages. Fireflies In a Jar is a memoir that explores the early years of an adventurous imaginative child who grew up in the once rustic suburb of Tarrytown in Austin Texas. McBride's account of life in the 1940's and 50's offers a glimpse into the values and pursuits of a generation characterized by hard work strong faith patriotism and community service. Her parents both of German descent were active shapers and supporters of community life and adept at nurturing the author's love of life adventure music and the arts ancestral stories and leadership endeavors. Attentive to detail and adept at storytelling McBride describes the charms and challenges of Texas terrain the characters who colored her everyday world as well as her family's history her amusing escapades and growth experiences familiar institutions and landmarks in the capital city and encounters with prominent local personalities. In Fireflies in a Jar McBride invites the reader to journey with her and to recall the illuminating and character-shaping experiences of the reader's own childhood. . CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform paperback
Bookseller reference : 607916 ISBN : 1453803505 9781453803509
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McBurney Yvonne; Twigg Gina.
An Italian Heritage.
Sydney: Education Material Aid 1985. 72pp bw ills map. Or pictorial card. Very light edge wear. Early Italian immigrants to Australia- in particular the Rossi and Villa families in New South Wales. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo. Education Material Aid Paperback
Bookseller reference : 039658 ISBN : 090805324x 9780908053247
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McCallum James
Brief Sketch of the Settlement and Early History of Giles County Tennessee 1876
Southern Historical Press. New. 2012. Trade Paperback. 136 pages. Giles County was created in 1809 out of Maury County Tn. It is surrounded by the counties of Bedford Lawrence Lincoln Maury Marshall and the state of Alabama on its southern border. This book is not too different from other county history books of this era. With such topics as First Settlers trade and transportation labor Indians farming and politics - all important in the development of the county - are carefully discussed. This type of county history book can help one develop ideas or paths to those missing ancestors by showing the customs and traditions of the local residents. . Southern Historical Press paperback
Bookseller reference : UTN047 ISBN : 0893083267 9780893083267
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McCallum Beres.
Windsor Wakens. Residents and Notables of the 1860s.
Sydney: Windsor & Districts' Historical Society Inc. 2004. x 134pp index sources/notes/references map bw ills. Or card. Very light edge wear. Looks at a number of early pioneers of the Windsor area in Queensland in the 1860s. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo. Windsor & Districts' Historical Society Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 041311 ISBN : 0646443844 9780646443843
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MCCARRY Charles
Ralph Nader
SEUIL. 1973. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 297 pages; dos jauni.. . . . Classification Dewey : 920-Biographie générale et généalogie
Bookseller reference : R160066969
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MCCARRY CHARLES
RALPH NADER - PORTRAIT D'UN INCORRUPTIBLE
SEUIL. 1973. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 297 Pages. 1 Illustration en noir et blanc sur le 1er plat.. . . . Classification Dewey : 920-Biographie générale et généalogie
Bookseller reference : RO80182315
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McCarthy, Justin.
Modern Leaders : Being a Series of Biographical Sketches.
166p. Hardcover Very good condition
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McCarthy, Mary
How I grew
278pp. 24 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
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McCarthy, Mary
Intellectual memoirs : New York, 1936-1938
114pp. 22 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
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McCarthy, Mary
Memories of a Catholic girlhood A harvest/HBJ book
245pp. 20 cm. Hardcover Very good condition
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MCCEARNEY JAMES
MAURRAS ET SON TEMPS
ISBN : 2226004521. ALBIN MICHEL. 1977. In-8 Carré. Broché. Etat d'usage. Couv. légèrement pliée. Dos satisfaisant. Quelques rousseurs. 294 pages
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McClanahan, Ed
Famous People I Have Known
195 p. Hardcover Very good condition good
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McClelland James
James McClelland's The Nepean River Valley Its History Its Floods Its People. Book No 5
Silverdale N.S.W.: McClelland Research 1980. 152 leaves. Tape-stained front end-papers. SIGNED and dated by the author on page 2. Printed stapled light card covers reinforced with red tape at spine with protective plastic over the front cover. A history of the City of Penrith-St Marys the Towns and Villages of the Nepean River Valley and the Blue Mountains Foothills Land Grants Burials 1788-1940 and Honours List of People of Merit for Community Involvement 1977. Signed by Author. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Folio. McClelland Research Paperback
Bookseller reference : 019566 ISBN : 0908492022 9780908492022
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McClelland James
James McClelland's Convict Pioneer & Immigrant History of Australia Vol 4. Recording Several Thousand Names of Pioneers and Wherever Possible Date of Death and Place of Burial. Book No 9
Silverdale N.S.W.: McClelland Research 1980. 330 pages. Tape-stained front end-papers. SIGNED and dated by the author on the dedication page. Printed stapled light card covers reinforced with red tape at spine with protective plastic over the front cover. Listed in alphabetical order. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Folio. McClelland Research Paperback
Bookseller reference : 019569
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McClelland James
James McClelland's History of N.S.W. 1728-1977. Complete list of Names of First Fleet Convicts and Battle Actions in Which Men from these Districts Fought. Book No 1
Silverdale N.S.W.: McClelland Research 1978. 106 leaves. Tape-stained front flyleaf. SIGNED and dated by the author on page 1. Printed stapled light card covers reinforced with yellow tape at spine. A History of the Wilberforce Windsor Richmond Penrith St Mary's Blue Mountains Illawarra Campbelltown and Camden Districts. Followng details of countries where Australian and British Commonwealth soldiers lie buried. From the author's introductory remarks ' This book contains no hearsay only reliable researched facts. Sources of information -- the historical records of the nation and private collections.'. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Folio. McClelland Research Paperback
Bookseller reference : 019565
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McClure Rhonda R
Finding Your Famous and Infamous Ancestors: Uncover the Celebrities Rogues and Royals in Your Family Tree
Cincinnati: Betterway Books. New. 2003. Paperback. Index. . 232 pages. This is the first book of its kind to show how to find out if you are really related to someone famous or infamous if you descend from royalty and how to separate family myths from facts. . Betterway Books paperback
Bookseller reference : RMH197 ISBN : 1558706542 9781558706545
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McClure Rhonda
Online Genealogy
Indianapolis: Alpha Books 2000. 398 p. index. Cover lightly scratched. Paperback. Very Good. Alpha Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 109515 ISBN : 002863635X 9780028636351
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McClure, Edmund.
BRITISH PLACE-NAMES IN THEIR HISTORICAL SETTING.
349 p. Endpapers and title page slightly foxed. Typed ownership label of Rev. Charles E. Seaman, Stalbridge Rectory, Dorset, on front paste down. With a printed review of the book. Includes insert manuscript notes of Captain W. R. Furlong, U.S.S. West Virginia William Rea Furlong (1881-1976) was a U.S. Navy Rear-Admiral. He was the Captain of the USS West Virginia from June 9, 1934 to June 21, 1937). Small 8vo. Original full maroon cloth binding lettered in gold. Beveled edges. Boards very slightly stained. Hardbound. Very good. GENEALOGY 2
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McConnell, Jane Tompkins
First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower [by] Jane and Burt
342pp. 21 cm. Hardcover Good condition
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McCourt, Malachy
A monk swimming : a memoir
290pp. 24 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
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McCravy Edwin Parker
Memories
Easley South Carolina: Privately Published. 1941. Signed by the author Edwin Parker McCravy on the frontispiece a photo of him. Very Good condition. A square tight copy. Inner hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. McCravy was mayor of Easley South Carolina. He was born in 1873 and served Pickens County in the state legislature and senate. He was also a businessman involved in insurance and real estate. His memoirs include much on the local area's history including politics feuds moonshine the K. K .K unsavory personalities the "last battle of the Confederacy" Bloody Bill Cunningham Major W. R. Crawford Jack Blayton dogs etc. Of genealogical importance is a long section on McCravy family history. He also provides short biographies of 89 of his friends and neighbors. Bound in the original blue cloth lettered in shiny gold on the spine and front cover. Signed by the Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/No jacket. 8vo. xvi 375pp. Privately Published. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 008294
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McDonald Lorna
Rockhampton. A History of City & District
Rockhampton: Rockhampton City Council 1995. xxii 640pp index bibliography bw ills map. Or pictorial boards. Ex-personal library with small card pocket on front free endpaper and label to spine Toning to page edges. The history of a major Queensland regional centre beginning with a short history of the aboriginal people through white settlement in 1856 and covering economic and social development through to the time of publication. Much on cattle gold and coal mining all still major factors in the local economy. Exceptional local history. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Small 4to. Rockhampton City Council Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 039590 ISBN : 0959989730 9780959989731
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McDonald Lorna
Rockhampton. A History of City & District
Rockhampton: Rockhampton City Council 1995. xxii 640pp index bibliography bw ills map. Or pictorial boards.Near new. The history of a major Queensland regional centre beginning with a short history of the aboriginal people through white settlement in 1856 and covering economic and social development through to the time of publication. Much on cattle gold and coal mining all still major factors in the local economy. Exceptional local history. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Small 4to. Rockhampton City Council Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 036550 ISBN : 0959989730 9780959989731
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McDonald, Glen: Editor
Caycuse Memories
230 pages. Dozens of wonderful black and white archival illustrations. A substantial compilation of recollections by local residents and workers. "A brief history of Camp 6 or Caycuse as it came to be known. With the 50th anniversary of the opening of the road to Honeymoon Bay, some of the new residents wanted to know what camp was like before the road." - from Introduction. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A lovely copy of this very informative work. Gift quality. Book
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McDonnell, Hector
The Wild Geese of the Antrim McDonnells. (Reprinted with amendments).
Dublin und Portland, Irish Academic Press, (1999). 224 S. Mit einigen Abbildungen. Gr.-8° (24 x 16,5 cm). Original-Pappe mit Schutzumschlag.
Bookseller reference : 37160
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McDowell Sam Compiler
A Surname Index to the 1850 Federal Population Census of Kentucky. Microfilm Publication Number M432. Roll Number 215. Nelson Nicholas and Ohio Counties.
Richland IN: Sam McDowell 1975. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 79pp; Covers slightly age-toned else clean tight copy VG condition. Surname index to 1850 census of Kentucky Nelson Nicholas and Ohio Counties. Sam McDowell paperback
Bookseller reference : 013553
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McDowell Sam Compiler
A Surname Index to the 1850 Federal Population Census of Kentucky. Microfilm Publication Number M432. Roll Number 221. Washington and Wayne Counties.
Utica KY: Sam McDowell 1977. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 44pp; Clean tight copy VG condition. Surname index to 1850 census of Kentucky Washington and Wayne Counties. Sam McDowell paperback
Bookseller reference : 013556
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McDowell Sam Compiler
A Surname Index to the 1850 Federal Population Census of Kentucky. Microfilm Publication Number M432. Roll Number 218. Shelby Scott and Simpson Counties.
Richland IN: Sam McDowell 1982. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 34pp; Clean tight copy VG condition. Surname index to 1850 census of Kentucky Shelby Scott and Simpson Counties. Sam McDowell paperback
Bookseller reference : 013554
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McDowell Sam Compiler
A Surname Index to the 1850 Federal Population Census of Kentucky. Microfilm Publication Number M432. Roll Number 199. Fayette and Fleming Counties.
Richland IN: Sam McDowell 1975. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 86pp; Clean tight copy VG condition. Surname index to 1850 census of Kentucky Fayette and Fleming Counties. Sam McDowell paperback
Bookseller reference : 013551
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McDowell Sam Compiler
A Surname Index to the 1850 Federal Population Census of Kentucky. Microfilm Publication Number M432. Roll Number 219. Spencer Taylor Todd and Trigg Counties.
Richland IN: Sam McDowell 1975. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 72pp; Clean tight copy VG condition. Surname index to 1850 census of Kentucky Spencer Taylor Todd and Trigg Counties. Sam McDowell paperback
Bookseller reference : 013555
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McEachern abstractor and compiler Leora H.
Duplin County North Carolina Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
Greenville S.C.: Southern Historical Press. New. 1978 2005. Trade Paperback. Vol. 1. 116 pages. Duplin County was formed in 1750 from New Hanover County NC. It is located in the Southeastern section of the state and is surrounded by the counties of: Jones Lenoir New Hanover Onslow Sampson and Wayne. In these abstracts one will find local office holders being appointed the levying and expenditure of local taxes selecting & summoning of juries licenses being granted to operators of taverns as well as deeds & bills of sale being acknowledge by the grantor. The Court also oversaw a wide range of matters involving estates including probate of will settlements of estates and appraisement as well as matters dealing with bastardy and many other valuable bits of information. . Southern Historical Press paperback
Bookseller reference : UNC055 ISBN : 0893088080 9780893088088
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McFarlane, W. Graham [Editor]
Buffalo Trails: Tales of the Pioneers [Buffalo Lake, Alberta - Local History]
[6], 272 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Maps of landowners. Local history of Buffalo Lake, Alberta and district. Includes a wealth of family histories. Unmarked with average wear to publisher's dark green illustrated cloth. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative local history and precious genealogical reference. Strathern 3100, Krotki [2e] 702. Book
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McGee Donald J.
Huguenots in Search of Asylum
St. Bridgid's Press. 2003. Good; Softcover; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 265 pp plus footnotes. Printed wraps with black cloth tape spine. SIGNED by author. Reading creases on front cover. Underlinings in text and margins. Contents include: the history of Protestant religious exodus from Europe especially Huguenot flight from France. Early settlement of Connecticut and Massachusetts along the Connecticut River; Huguenots in Nipmuck Country -- Woodstock Connecticut Oxford Mass. Attempted Huguenot settlement in farflung areas of Brazil Florida Canada Newfoundland Rhode Island Antilles New York Carolinas Virginia and Georgia. We also have in stock a copy of the author's book Tread of Pioneers about the early settlers of Richmond County Eastern Township Quebec Canada. ; Signed by Author . St. Bridgid's Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 30890
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McGee Thomas D'arcy
A History of the Irish Settlers in North America: From the Earliest Period to the Census of 1850
Boston: Patrick Donahoe 1852. Cloth binding 1852 black marks on spine bookplate and owners signature on flyleaf stamp on title page hinges tight a strong good copy. Hard Cover. Good/No Dustjacket. Patrick Donahoe Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 190825-MYB22
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McGill John
The Beverley Family of Virginia: Descendants of Major Robert Beverley 1641-1687 and Allied Families
Columbia South Carolina: R. L. Bryan Company 1956. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo 6 x 9.5 1118 pages; twelve tipped-in plates. The binding of the book block is tight; the pages are clean and bright. The cover is intact and minimally worn but has detached along with end papers from the book block i.e. both front and back hinges are broken. Definitely merits repair which is easily accomplished. R. L. Bryan Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 0001061
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McGinn Frances Reid
THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY OF ST.DUNSTAN'S REGENT STREET FREDERICTON 1836-1870
Fredericton: St. Dunstan's Parish 2009. printed paper wraps pp. 107 21 list of persons buried in the Catholic Cemetery of St. Dunstan's Regent St. Fredericton 1836-1870.illustrations map spiral bound a draft copy. This is the story of St. Dunstan's first cemetery and the people whose bodies were buried there. It was located on Regent Street just beyond Needham in an area then called Maryland Road. In 1970 a new cemetery the Hermitage was established on Woodstock Road west of Fredericton and the Regent Street cemetery was very little used after that date. Size: 4 to. Draft Copy. Paperbound. Very Good. St. Dunstan's Parish Paperback
Bookseller reference : 1125011
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McGinness John F.
Biographical Annals of Lancaster County Pennsylvania Containing Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers
J. H. Beers & Co. Good. 1903. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The spine and hinges have been coverd with tape. Worn at the corners & edges. I believe the book is supposed to have an index before the contents. If so it is lacking. The balance of the contents are very good or better. Price is as-is. Will require extra postage. We don't charge for packing just actual shipping costs. ; Thick 4to 11" - 13" tall; 1524 pages . J. H. Beers & Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 15780
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McGinnis A. C
History of Independence County Arkansas The Chronicle Vol. XVII # 3 April 1976
Independence Arkansas: Independence County Historical Society. Very Good-. 1976. Second Printing. Softcover. Book is clean and tight. Foredge of front cover has damaged spot and there is wear on bottom of spine. 2nd printing of article. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Independence County Historical Society paperback
Bookseller reference : 7729
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McGinnis Carol
Michigan Genealogy: Sources & Resources
Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. New. 2005. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Index. . 496 pages. <I>Michigan Genealogy</I> identifies records on the state and regional level and then the county level providing details of vital records court and land records military records newspapers and census records as well as the holdings of the various societies and institutions whose resources and facilities support the special needs of the genealogist. County-by-county it lists the names addresses websites e-mail addresses and hours of business of libraries archives genealogical and historical societies courthouses and other record repositories; describes their manuscripts and record collections; highlights their special holdings; and provides details regarding queries searches and restrictions on the use of their records. . Genealogical Publishing Co. paperback
Bookseller reference : UMI002 ISBN : 0806317558 9780806317557
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McGinnis Carol
Virginia Genealogy: Sources & Resources
Baltimore MD: Genealogical Publishing Company 1993. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Light green cloth lettered in gold foil. As issued. xi494 pp. Genealogical Publishing Company Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 038724 ISBN : 080631379X 9780806313795
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McGinnis Carol
Virginia Genealogy: Sources & Resources
Baltimore MD: Genealogical Pub. Co. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1993 1998. Reprint. Hardcover. 494 pages . Genealogical Pub. Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 608179 ISBN : 080631379X 9780806313795
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McGinnis Carol
Virginia Genealogy: Sources & Resources
Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. New. 1993 2008. First Edition Thus. Paperback. With new Addendum. Index. . 505 pages. This is an encyclopedic listing of Virginia sources and resources for the genealogist. Ms. McGinnis devotes entire chapters to such subjects as Virginia land people and history; immigration and migration; vital records; Bible and church records; census records; land and court records; manuscripts and records abroad; ethnic Virginia; slavery and African-Americans; counties and their records; independent cities and their records; genealogical collections; and genealogical societies. . Genealogical Publishing Co paperback
Bookseller reference : UVA011 ISBN : 080631379X 9780806313795
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McGinniss, Joe
The last brother
626pp. 25 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
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McGrath Patrick
Merchant Venturers of Bristol: A History of the Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol from Its Origin to the Present Day
Bristol: Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. Hardcover. 0950428108 . Book is clean and tight former owner's name is on front flyleaf. Corners and spine are lightly bumped and shelf worn. Gilt on spine is still bright. Dust jacket is lightly shelf worn on top edge. List of Masters and Wardens register of members from 1800-1974 large index of names and subjects. . Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6690 ISBN : 0950428108 9780950428109
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McGrath, Robin
Salt Fish and Shmattes: A History of the Jews in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1770
RARE historical monograph on the Jewish communities of Newfoundland and Labrador by the prolific Canadian writer Robin McGrath, author of numerous academic articles and history in 'Newfoundland Judaism'. McGrath's distinctions include the Halbert Chair for Canadian Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (1996-1997), the Henry Fuerstenberg Award (1999), the Geldert Medal (2004), and the first annual Heritage and History Award (2004). Besides an historical account of the Jewish communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, this book also includes a comprehensive list of Jewish family names (with short biographical accounts of most of their bearers) found in these communities, as well as a bibliography. Contains many b&w plates. 215x140mm. (X)+246 pages. Illustrated Softcover. Cover corners and spine upper edge slightly wrinkled. Dedication (possibly by author) written in pen on title-page.
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McGregor, Tom
The People Detective : Discovering Your Family Roots
8vo, 230 pages, illustrated. eng
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McHenry, Robert, editor
Famous American women : a biographical dictionary from colonial times to the present
482pp. 24 cm. Paperback Very good condition
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McIntosh, David
Die unbekannten Habsburger. Toskana / The unknown Habsburgs, Tuscany. Zweisprachige Ausgabe, Deutsch und Englisch.
Falköping: Rosvall Royal Books 2000. 96 Seiten. Illustrierter original Pappband (gering berieben und minimal bestoßen, sonst sehr gutes und absolutes Exemplar). 21,5 x 30 cm.
Bookseller reference : 34495-yd4171
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McIntosh, Walter H.
Genealogical Records of McIntosh Families in United States and Canada
118 pages. Includes indeces of: given names; names other than McIntosh; places and localities. Volume IV of McIntosh ancestries in the United States, Canada, and Scotland. Topics include: McIntosh Genealogy - Family Records; Some McIntosh Marriages in Scotland; Who were the Jacobites?; List of Exiled Jacobites; and Some McIntosh Town Name Origins. Author, who passed away in 2002, was a genealogist for Clan Mackintosh of North America. "His contributions to his Scottish heritage and to Clan Mackintosh of North America were highly significant." - Larry Young, FSA Scot Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Lovely copy. Book
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McIntosh, Walter H.
McIntosh-Mackintosh: American & Canadian Lineage Records - Volume VII
117 pages. "Provides a possible source in assisting Clan members and others in projecting a most interesting picture of the Clan Mackintosh in North America." - from Preface. Author, who passed away in 2002, was a genealogist for Clan Mackintosh of North America. "His contributions to his Scottish heritage and to Clan Mackintosh of North America were highly significant." - Larry Young, FSA Scot. Externally this is a beautiful copy in lightly-worn bright red boards. Few markings to front free endpaper. Unfortunately the contents show significant moisture exposure and bear light water stains and rippling. No odour. No pages sticking. The information is all here and usable. Still a very helpful reference copy which will look just fine on your bookshelf. Book
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