Greetings Fellow Listers, For the benefit of those who might be interested, I would like to repeat the offer that I made some time ago to this list and others like it to read the book that I have published on the World Wide Web, absolutely and indisputably, "FREE OF CHARGE." Because considerable time has passed since the time that I made my original announcement, there may be new subscribers who are not aware of my original offering. The name of my book is, "Green Is The Valley, Blue Are The Hills." While my book is based upon "roots" it is really the story of my search for my ancestors. During the coarse of the reading of my book, there may be information that might serve to help others in their own quest to find their ancestors. Should I impart any new information or ideas to the reader, I will be happy that I will have served your cause. Although my book was written in 1986 and revised in 1987, some of the items of interest are more than likely still pertinent today. I sincerely hope that the reader might be able to glean some ideas for their own research along with the reading of the story that I have written that, at times, takes on a bit of serendipity that may excite or mystify the reader. At least I know that I was excited and mystified during the course of my search as my ancestors' lives took on a new meaning that still stays with me even today. The URL for my book is http://fethard.com/crane Although I live in the States, the book is published on an Irish website and it is to the owner of that website that I am eternally grateful for his having posted my book. Since the book is posted on Acrobat Reader and consists of 283 pages and includes 17 photographs, please give it considerable time to download; approximately 3 to 4 minutes. I have also included 17 original poems that I have written that I also hope that you will enjoy. I would be pleased to receive any comments that you might wish to make regarding my book as you can reach me at the e-mail address from where this message is sent. For the "purists" among us, please do not consider this message as "spam" because, as I have stated previously, my book is, "FREE TO READ." As I have often told others, "When I make my first dime from the reading of my book, I will donate it to a charity of your choosing." I wish you all pleasant reading, God Bless, Tom Crane (USA)