Yep Lynne Posted it LOL I remember the Gutenburg project site when it started a few years back then I forgot all about it and I'm amazed at all the stuff they have added since. Other books also cover Lancashire History - books about the history of England and there are also a lot of social history books but the ones I mentioned were the ones that came up in the actual search for 'Lancashire'. An interesting one for those with ancestors who emigrated to Australia is 'Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration' by Wentworth It also struck me how useful this project would be for students. My kids have both passed that stage but I remember how difficult it sometimes was for them to obtain the books they needed for coursework and how expensive they were and there are so many subjects covered in this project. But as I said VERY addictive (as if we need any more addictions <vbg>) Caryl <<Thanks, Caryl! I'm sure LancsGen listers would also be interested in reading about this. (Hint, hint! <g>) Best wishes, Lynne>>>