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How to Read 17th and 18th Century Records
Overcoming the Palaeography Barrier
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History & Genealogy
How to Read 17th and 18th Century Records
Overcoming the Palaeography Barrier
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Don't let difficult handwriting stop your research. Learn the secrets of reading archaic scripts found in parish registers and probate records.
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- Read old handwriting
- Understand archaic spellings
- Transcribe documents
- Gain research confidence
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Published 17 September 2026 · Last updated 18 September 2026 · 1st Edition
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