genealogy

"Freedom-- a shared sacrifice! puts the spotlight on the lives of African American soldiers from western New York during the Civil War. A combination of genealogy research with traditional study of regimental and military history results in a unique book about the soldiers of the Civil War."--Back cover.

Describes the circus of the Ringling Brothers focusing on its history, getting the show on the road or by railroad, and what happens when the circus comes to town. Also provides information on the five founders and executives of the early circus as well as the wild animals who participated in performances.

A memoir in which the author, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, discusses her quest to reconstruct the lives of her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

A how-to book for amateur genealogists showing how to trace the origins and growth of your family.

Guide to tracking down information about family history, sharing stories from the author about her experiences as a genealogist, and discussing the tools available to researchers, including the computer data base FamilySearch, and other software programs.

A personal search for black slave ancestors and a study of the plantation and slave community in North Carolina.