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Local History: How To Gather It, Write It And Publish It

Local History: How To Gather It, Write It And Publish It

Parker, Donald Dean
Josephson, Bertha E.

Paperback

Writing InstructionFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143255851X
ISBN13: 9781432558512
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Local History: How To Gather It, Write It And Publish It is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in documenting and sharing the history of their community. Written by Donald Dean Parker, a renowned historian and author, this book provides step-by-step instructions on how to research, organize, and present local history in a way that is engaging and informative.The book begins by discussing the importance of local history and why it is worth preserving. It then covers the various sources of information that can be used to gather local history, including interviews, archives, newspapers, and photographs. The author provides tips and techniques for conducting effective interviews and for organizing and analyzing the information gathered.Once the research is complete, the book moves on to the writing and publishing process. The author offers advice on how to structure a local history book, how to write engaging prose, and how to edit and revise the manuscript. The book also covers the various publishing options available, including self-publishing and traditional publishing.Throughout the book, the author provides examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced historians. Whether you are a professional historian, a genealogist, or simply someone interested in the history of your community, Local History: How To Gather It, Write It And Publish It is an invaluable resource.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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