- Hardcover: 838 pages
- Publisher: New York Public Library; Reprint edition (June 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0871041723
- ISBN-13: 978-0871041722
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16 x 5.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #802,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The late Dr. George Fraser Black, (1866-1948), a noted bibliographer and historical scholar on the staff of The New York Public Library from 1896-1931, spent almost half a century on the research of this volume. Miss Mary Elder Black, who had assisted her father in the preparation of the main text, also supplied the amendments and additions included as an appendix.
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Another Genealogy Gem, Oct 24 2000
By "darbiblio" - Published on Amazon.com
: Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History (Hardcover)
George Fraser Black, Ph.D., compiled this listing of Scottish surnames from public and other records of Scotland throughout the centuries. An impressive and detailed bibliography lists his sources. The listing includes all the variations of spelling for each name, the date when it appeared and the location, and some insights or explanation, where appropriate. The 838 page volume includes a Glossary of Obsolete or Uncommon Scots Words. This is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in Scottish genealogy. It can quickly aid the person who is unsure whether his or her ancestry is Irish or Scottish. I highly recommend this book and am proud to have it in my library.
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THE book on Scottish surnames, Oct 11 2008
By Tom McVey "Pipertom" - Published on Amazon.com
: Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History (Hardcover)
Dr. Black's book is the most complete book on Scottish surnames available today. Yes, there are no doubt some names not to be found in it but they are few and far between! I have worn out two copies of this book and working my way through the third, but I will replace it when necessary at whatever cost.
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A Required Reference Source, Sep 12 2011
By flying scotsman - Published on Amazon.com
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: Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History (Hardcover)
"Surnames of Scotland" provides a valuable reference for our Scottish clan organization. We participate in Scottish games and highland gatherings throughout northern California, where we are continually approached by visitors who have questions about their heritage. This well-researched guide gives the documentary history of names appearing in historic records throughout Scotland, along with the date and location of the occurence and ancillary historical information where it is available. For any student of Scottish families, this book provides a very helpful reference. Definitely recommended.
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