Book lookup help
Hello, I thought I posted this question earlier today but it has disappeared, so I apologise if the other reappears and this becomes a duplicate, this is the first time I've asked a question so I'm not entirely sure of the process.
I recently found a book related to one branch of my family tree I'm researching here:
However it says: "Due to copyright restrictions, this book cannot be viewed online." Is there any other way for me to view this item? I assume as it's unavailable online that means it can only been seen in person at Salt Lake City? I'm in the UK so I would be unable to do that, so could someone who visits and has the time be able to look at it for me? I can PM the specific details on what I'm looking for in the book. Or are people in other countries able to see the book online, I don't know if the restriction only applies to the UK or not?
I think this is the only way I'll be able to see the book, it is out of print and I can't find a single used copy available anywhere to purchase on the internet so if anyone could provide help I'd be extremely grateful.
Thank you,
D Wood
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The first thing I do when checking for a book that is restricted is check WorldCat.org which shows that at least 13 libraries in the WorldCat system hold the book.
I don't know where you are located, and I don't need to know. But, you can check WorldCat and check for the nearest library to your location with a copy. https://search.worldcat.org/title/30390089
If none on the list is near you, there are also many libraries not part of WorldCat. You can check your local library's online catalog to see if they have a copy.
If all that fails, my local library has a copy, and I will be happy to check it when I next go to the library, if you can tell me what you are looking for. It's a non-circulating copy meaning it cannot be checked out or borrowed on interlibrary loan.
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Thank you for replying. Unfortunately I had already checked my local libraries and none had it. The nearest I could find was The British Library which I can't get to.
If you could have a look at the copy at your library I would be immensely grateful. I'm interested in details of the ancestors from the 1300s and 1400s of William Corfield of Bromfield, the son of a Richard Corfield and Abigail de Lutwyche. Going back there seems to be aseries of five Richards one after another, I'd like to know any dates given and who they marry (if the books contains these details). I'm particularly interested in the Richard who is said to marry a Margaret Corbet, any details the books provides on her and her parents would be very useful to me. Any source details that are given for these individuals would also be great, if the book gives them. Finally the blurb of the books says the Corfield's are descended from Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, if you could I'd like to know how/where the connection is made according to the book, I've seen online that it is via the Corbets but can't find any evidence to support that.
Thank you again for your offer, I hope I'm not asking for too much.
D Wood
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I'll put your query on my list for my next visit to the library and let you know what I find.
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Thank you very much, I look forward to hearing back from you.
D Wood
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I'm at my library today.
Notwithstanding the subtitle, the earliest references in the book begin circa 1500.It's a densely printed volume, with a minimal index. Richard was a very popular name in the family.
There is a chart showing the royal descent from Edward and Eleanor of Castile.
I've made copies of a few pages to give you an idea of what we're dealing with.
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Thank you, I shall reply to your message with futher details.
D Wood
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