Francesca Morgan is associate professor of history at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and author of Women and Patriotism in Jim Crow America.
"A Nation of Descendants provides a long-needed overview of this
significant but neglected part of American culture. . . . Hopefully
this extensive research will serve as a solid beginning in [the
history of American genealogy's] understanding."--North Carolina
Historical Review
"[Morgan] offers professional genealogists an excellent history of
the field while providing a cautionary tale for those pursuing the
history of their family."--Southwestern Historical Quarterly
"Genealogy and its use can be quite political in nature. In this
latest work, Morgan explores how genealogy in the Unites States has
evolved over time, especially with its increased popularity in the
21st century. . . . Recommended for historians and students of
information and cultural studies for its expansive overview of a
niche field."--Library Journal
"Morgan does an excellent job of tracing the history of genealogy
in the United States over more than two centuries. Her diligent
primary source work is invaluable, and her knowledge of applicable
secondary sources is itself a treasure to those interested in this
topic. Academic historians, genealogists, public historians, and
the general public will all find this work useful."--Public
Historian
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