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An illustrated guide for use by those researching the history of country houses and estates. The book begins by describing the resources available to the researcher in record offices and libraries tracing the rise and decline of the country house from the 16th century to the present day. Aristocracy and landownership, the development of a house and its landscape, the exploitation of mineral wealth, the effects of the industrial revolution and life both above and below stairs are some of the topics covered. Each of the chapters highlights the source material most relevant to its theme whether it is wills, maps, surveys, bills, diaries or letters.

Archaeologist Gordon integrates 17 years of field and laboratory research in this chronicle of the various tribes who followed the Beverly caribou herd for the last 8,000 years. Analyzing over 13,000 artifacts, he explores reasons for seasonal tool variation and similarity, plus biological, historical, and geological influences. Includes bandw photos and illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Descendants of immigrant Thomas Hanchett of Suffolk Connecticut in late 1600's.

Research notes for Keith M. Deutsher's book "The breweries of Australia: a history" which attempts to document all Australian breweries. These photocopies cover forty-three breweries in Richmond and Collingwood, with about a page of notes on the ownership and management of each company.