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The Key to the Family Deed Chest: How to Decipher and Study Old Documents / Being a Guide to the Reading of Ancient Manuscripts

By Emma Elizabeth Thoyts
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A practical manual for beginners outlines methods for reading and interpreting historical manuscripts and legal records. It explains handwriting analysis, materials and marks of ink and paper, common abbreviations, and the paleographical features of languages often encountered such as Saxon, Norman-French, and medieval Latin. Chapters treat the form and terminology of deeds, manor and court rolls, monastic charters, parish registers, and local account books, and provide examples, transcription tips, bibliographic pointers, and warnings about misreadings and forged or altered documents.

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Emma Elizabeth Thoyts

Emma Elizabeth Thoyts was an author known for her contributions to the study of historical documents and manuscripts. Her notable work, "The Key to the Family Deed Chest: How to Decipher and Study Old Documents / Being a Guide to the Reading of Ancient Manuscripts," serves as a practical guide for those interested in understanding and interpreting ancient texts. Thoyts' writing reflects a dedication to preserving and making accessible the knowledge contained within historical records, thereby enriching the field of archival studies and genealogy.

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