William Buchanan

  • 19

    Catalog books

  • 8

    Works

  • 1984 to 2006

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

William Buchanan examines the history and lineage of the Buchanan surname in a focused genealogical essay. His 1984 work compiles family records, tracing branches and notable individuals through documented sources, aiming to clarify connections and preserve family memory for researchers and descendants.

The book balances narrative history with methodical record-keeping: pedigrees, biographical sketches, and references gathered to support conclusions. Buchanan’s approach serves genealogists seeking starting points for research and family members wanting a concise, source-driven account of Buchanan family lines.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Detailed family history and surname study • Genealogical records and lineage tracing • Local and historical context for the Buchanan family

Genres and themes: Genealogy • Family history • Local history • Surname studies

Who this author is best for: Good for readers interested in tracing Buchanan ancestry, surname origins, or studying detailed family genealogies.

Start with the 1984 essay to get names, dates, and source references, then follow cited records for further research.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Understanding Political Variables (4th Edition)

    Longman Pub Group • 1988 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1988 • 387 pages.

  2. A historical and genealogical essay upon the family and surname of Buchanan

    Scotpress • 1984 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Mastering Information Technology (Palgrave Masters Series (Computing))

    Palgrave Macmillan • 2006 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 352 pages.

  4. Mastering Delphi Programming (Palgrave Master)

    Palgrave Macmillan • 2003 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 368 pages.

  5. Mastering Java (Palgrave Master)

    Palgrave Macmillan • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 256 pages.

  6. Industrial Instrumentation and Control

    Hodder Arnold • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 256 pages.

  7. Mastering Computing (Palgrave Masters Series (Computing))

    Palgrave Macmillan • 2002 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 456 pages.

  8. Radar Systems

    Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 320 pages.

  9. Applied PC Interfacing, Graphics and Interrupts

    Addison-Wesley • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 352 pages.

  10. Mastering Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare and UNIX (Palgrave Master)

    Palgrave Macmillan • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 464 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • A historical and genealogical essay upon the family and surname of Buchanan is the easier short commitment, while Understanding Political Variables (4th Edition) asks for more reading time up front.
  • A historical and genealogical essay upon the family and surname of Buchanan gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Understanding Political Variables (4th Edition) leans later in the catalog.
  • Mastering Information Technology (Palgrave Masters Series (Computing)) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Understanding Political Variables (4th Edition).

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