I used a resource available to many libraries called OCLC, which allows us to locate & share 30,000,000 items worldwide library-to-library. Generally you should contact your own local library for this information. [This product is generally sold and licensed to libraries rather than individuals, and is not searchable from the publicly accessible web] It indicated that the book you seek does not appear to be very widely available in libraries. In fact, as best I can tell, only the Library of Congress has received a copy of this book (most likely the required depository copy for copyright purposes). Patterson, Sheridan, 1938- The Patterson family / Sheridan Patterson. [1st ed.] [Cane Hill, Ark. : ARC Press of Cane Hill, c1993] While it is possible that smaller libraries not participating in the OCLC system may own the book, these would be very difficult to locate. Instead, I recommend you contact the publisher to see if the book is still available for purchase. ARC Press P.O. Box 188; Cane Hill, AR 72717 501-824-3821 I'm not familiar with the publisher, and suggest that if possible you request an examination copy or payment upon examination/receipt. Hope this helps, ----- Original Message ----- From: <AWNRDC@aol.com> To: <PATTERSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 3:36 AM Subject: [PATTERSON] The PATTERSON Family by 'Sheridan Patterson > Does anyone know where a copy of this book might be (in a library or private > collection). It can be ordered used on Amazon.com, but I have no funds for > book purchases at this time. > > I know only that it appeared on a list of TEXAS BOOKS on someone's genealogy > site. Therefore I presume it is about Texas Pattersons.... > > Anne Webb Nelson > > ______________________________