Description: Inspired by Alex Haley's Roots, many African-Americans are seeking to discover their own ancestry. In Black Roots, Tony Burroughs -- who traced his own family back seven generations -- addresses the particular obstacles African Americans face in genealogical research, including the legacy of slavery and segregation.

Burroughs describes in detail what types of records to look for, where to find them, and how to analyze them. He offers special problem-solving techniques, as well as tips on organizing records, interviewing family members, and writing the history itself. Dozens of examples and anecdotes from the author and successful amateur researchers are included, many enhanced by illustrations of documents obtained from relatives, libraries, archives, courthouses, and other research sources. Throughout the book, genealogical charts serve as a running guide to creating accurate, comprehensive family trees. In addition, Burroughs writes about significant events in African-American history and the evolution of African-American society, enriching researchers' understanding of their own family histories.

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