History Hunting: A Guide for Fellow Adventurers

The author recounts his adventures over the past 50 years in this compelling blend of memoir and practical introduction to historical research. Each chapter opens with a personal story told with wit and warmth, then moves into how-to mode to describe the historian s craft. The book offers guidance to aspiring historians at every stage of life, from practical advice on tackling and organizing projects to recommendations for finding and using resources of all kinds, whether at the local library or historical society or on the Internet. It is intended to be a serious expose on the best practices for researchers as well as a good read as a collection of research stories. The author includes useful bibliographies, vetted websites, and practical advice on doing research well.