Genealogy of Notable Figures

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VALYNSEELE (Joseph) and GRANDO (Denis). A la découverte de leurs racines. Paris, L Intermédiaire des Chercheurs et Curieux, 1994, 2 volumes in oblong 4to. Volume I: 224 pp. Preface by Jean Guitton: 41.90. Volume II: 236 pp. Preface by Alain Decaux: Illustrated tables by Philippe Lemelletier, 1994-1997. A genealogical overview: ancestry (always the 16 quarters, often the 32, sometimes the 64) and family entourage (spouse, siblings, uncles and aunts...) of 160 celebrities. Each volume includes an index of approximately 7,000 names, making it a valuable resource for ancestor hunters. Volume I features figures like Alain-Fournier, Bernanos, and Mitterrand, while Volume II covers Anouilh, Hugo, and Verne among others. A pleasant copy.