Do you ever wonder how to best prepare for a research trip? This is a guide for the person who wants to make maximum use of his or her time, money, and energy in a specific quest for family history. It is divided into areas of interest such as searching in libraries and archives, courthouses, churches, cemeteries, newspapers, relatives, and historical, genealogical and lineage societies. It also includes a checklist of things to do to help you prepare for your trip, as well as tips for saving time while on the road. TIP: It is written as a story so, if you want to find the general topics covered, do a search on quot;contents" and you will find yourself at the top of the Table of Contents. Alternatively, search on the title of the book.