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The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning and History
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The classic A-to-Z reference on genealogy and Scottish history with details “drawn from official or other accredited sources . . . duly referred to and catalogued” (Times Literary Supplement).
First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, George F. Black’s The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.
“A monumental work.” —Guide to Reference Books, 9th ed. (American Library Association)
First published by the New York Public Library in 1946, George F. Black’s The Surnames of Scotland has long established itself as one of the great classics of genealogy. Arranged alphabetically, each entry contains a concise history of the family in question (with many cross-references), making it an indispensable tool for those researching their own family history, as well as readers with a general interest in Scottish history. An informative introduction and glossary also provide much useful information.
“A monumental work.” —Guide to Reference Books, 9th ed. (American Library Association)
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George F. Black
George Fraser Black (1866–1948) was a Scottish-born American librarian, historian and linguist. He worked at the New York Public Library for 35 years, and he was the author of several books about Scottish culture. His monumental study of Scottish surnames was written over a period of 40 years.
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