______ To me, the most interesting parts of "Dorothy's Book" are the first 100 pages or so describing her trips to France and the Netherlands plus the history of the country at that time. Her dedication to finding the truth was unbelievable! I'm sure there are errors in the following pages but that is inevitable. I found one such error and contacted her. Still, I think it is a book worth owning. I bought copies for my two daughters. I would even venture to say it is probably the best book on Maupin history available. I can't imagine anyone not wanting to part with $40 for such a jewel. Especially anyone truly interested in the Maupin history. To each his own - and I don't say that to rile anyone. Just my opinion. Bettye (Mrs. Max Gail) Maupin - Rolla MO P.S. Too, I think we must keep in mind that Dorothy is an elderly lady in poor health. It is no small effort for her to wrap, etc., and mail the books. We own her a great deal. ______________________ >In a message dated 1/1/2003 11:21:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > >> I'd like to see someone pull the errors out of all of the >> family history books, > >I think we all feel like that.. I know I do! > >But we have modern technology that gives us better ways to check for >errors, such as microfilm at the LDS, and better ways to communicate >without the burden of stamps and phone calls. > >As for me, I always check the "source" before I bite. Dorothy felt >there were some items that did not add up. She has spent the better >part of her last few years "proving" what she felt needed clearing >up. We also have to remember that once an error gets into print, it >is nearly impossible to eradicate it or change it. Unfortunately >one person will duplicate what another one wrote, w/o checking for >proof. > >What anyone chooses to accept or not accept is a personal matter, >but I feel Dorothy's book is well documented as far as the origin >and surnames of our forebears in early history. She gleaned info >from many sources and tried to prove everything possible before >including it in her book. Can we say that about the books of "old?" > >Good Luck, >Ellie > > >==== MAUPIN Mailing List ==== >If you want to chat and get to know your Maupin relatives better, >please subscribe to our [email protected] that >contains the word "subscribe" and then email >[email protected]