12/1/2001
By Rick Crume
Discover, preserve and celebrate your family's history without spending the family fortune with our guide to 58 great deals in genealogy.
Given my Dutch and Scottish ancestry, my frugal ways should come as no surprise. Whenever I buy a genealogy book or CD that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg, I feel good. If I end up using the item a lot and really get my money's worth, I feel supremely satisfied.
Whatever your roots and genealogy budget, you're bound to be looking for the best values, too. So here's a selection of books, CD-ROMs, maps and other items that provide an outstanding value for the price. Shopping from this list will give you a lot of bang for the buck — and would make your most thrifty ancestors proud.
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