Secrets To African American Roots - A Guide For Researching American Records by Colette Thomas Smith

This is a very simple easy to follow starter guide for those venturing into the unknown world of records and resources. This is a beginner's manual but has much to offer the discouraged intermediate researcher.

"Many Black African American people believe there are few valid records available for them to search in before 1880. This is not true. It may just take more time and effort to find them. If readers follow this guide, purchase the other booklets mentioned herein and then use them...they will be well paid for their efforts,  time and investment."