The Beginner's Guide To Danish Genealogical Research by Finn A. Thomsen

If you are looking for an inexpensive source for understanding Danish genealogical research, then this is the perfect book. Because of its small size, 29 pages, it is not packed with a grea deal of information. However, the information found in this book is very helpful. As a beginners guide, it sets out the 7 first steps for starting research in the original Danish records. Thompsen explains the types of records to be found and their contents. A list of some Danish words and their meanings is included as a very helpful tool, along with the Gothic alphabet. There is also a list of the counties and incorporated cities of Denmark, with maps to show locations for the counties. Other helpful tools include a list of personal given names, a list of archives, libraries, and genealogical societies in Denmark, and a list of genealogical guidebooks, manuals, gazetteers, etc.