I did not know Peter Carmichael, only coming to "hear" him in recorded lectures in the last two years of his life. His manner of speech suggested to me that he was a man very much at peace and quietly confident in his profession. His compassion for the people he studied was quite clear. Good luck as you conclude the RGS biography.
Your thoughts about Shaw's unfinished life remind me of Norman Maclean's book Young Men and Fire. He wrote about the smokejumpers who died fighting the Mann Gulch fire: "They were young and did not leave much behind them and need someone to remember them."
I'm sure you've left a solid and true portrait of Shaw. I look forward to reading the book.
Congratulations on the completion of this step of the process. If creating an index for a book is anything like creating a Table of Authorities of an appellate brief, even in state court, I do not envy you.
Gee, I had thought there were apps and utilities that would perform the version of a word-count. Or, as of this year, even A.I. ... or if you're a traditionalist, a team of student assistants?
It was, especially when the attorneys working on the actual brief would keep making revisions to the text almost up to the time it had to be filed electronically with the Court. *If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done*
I am looking forward to your book and appreciate how hard you worked and how hard you wrestled with your subject. Understanding people in different times is hard, explaining the to others is much harder. Also, thank you for your support for the NPS.
Congratulations on your book submission! I look forward to reading the published product. Do keep us posted on progression from now through bookstore availability! 😁
Congratulations! I am just trying to get the gumption to write and submit an article, after having one denied. I can't imagine an entire book, or two.
I had a professor who introduced me to the research subject that I used for my undergrad thesis and was going to use for my masters. She was so amazing. I think of her often.
Looking forward to your book, although I can't get the image of Matthew Broderick out of my head.
Stick with it, Vonnie. I have an entire file of rejection letters. There are few things that help us to better understand our subject than writing about it. Good luck.
Congratulations Kevin! I am looking very forward to reading this! The dedication to Pete is very touching. I met Pete during my time as a CWI Public History fellow ten years ago and I would not be working in the field today without the encouragement and enthusiasm he showed me that week. I know he is very proud.
Can I preorder?
Not yet, but I will definitely let you know when the time comes. Thanks for the enthusiasm, Gabriel. Much appreciated.
I did not know Peter Carmichael, only coming to "hear" him in recorded lectures in the last two years of his life. His manner of speech suggested to me that he was a man very much at peace and quietly confident in his profession. His compassion for the people he studied was quite clear. Good luck as you conclude the RGS biography.
Your thoughts about Shaw's unfinished life remind me of Norman Maclean's book Young Men and Fire. He wrote about the smokejumpers who died fighting the Mann Gulch fire: "They were young and did not leave much behind them and need someone to remember them."
I'm sure you've left a solid and true portrait of Shaw. I look forward to reading the book.
Thanks, Andrew. I appreciate it.
For about a year, I've been anticipating the publication and release of this book. There's no rest for the impatient, it seems.
Great heaps of praise on KML for reaching this milepost!
Thanks, Norm. I really do appreciate it.
Congratulations! I look forward to reading this book. Your dedication to Peter Carmichael is a beautiful tribute to a life well lived.
Thanks, Ian. I really appreciate the positive feedback.
Congratulations! I look forward to reading it.
Congratulations on the completion of this step of the process. If creating an index for a book is anything like creating a Table of Authorities of an appellate brief, even in state court, I do not envy you.
Gee, I had thought there were apps and utilities that would perform the version of a word-count. Or, as of this year, even A.I. ... or if you're a traditionalist, a team of student assistants?
Sounds like it's just as painful. LOL
It was, especially when the attorneys working on the actual brief would keep making revisions to the text almost up to the time it had to be filed electronically with the Court. *If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done*
I am looking forward to your book and appreciate how hard you worked and how hard you wrestled with your subject. Understanding people in different times is hard, explaining the to others is much harder. Also, thank you for your support for the NPS.
I really appreciate that. I will continue to speak up in support of the NPS.
Huzzah!
Congratulations on your book submission! I look forward to reading the published product. Do keep us posted on progression from now through bookstore availability! 😁
Will do and thank you for the kind words.
Can’t wait! Being from Boston and growing up walking by the Massachusetts 54th monument I’m anxiously awaiting this book
Thanks, Bridget. Walked by the monument many times on my way to spend the day working at the Boston Athenaeum.
Huzzah!
Thank you.
This is a great milestone for you and a great thing for the history community. Way to go, Kevin...
Thanks, John.
Bravo, Kevin. There is little in life more satisfying than to complete a new book.
Thank you.
Congratulations! I am just trying to get the gumption to write and submit an article, after having one denied. I can't imagine an entire book, or two.
I had a professor who introduced me to the research subject that I used for my undergrad thesis and was going to use for my masters. She was so amazing. I think of her often.
Looking forward to your book, although I can't get the image of Matthew Broderick out of my head.
Stick with it, Vonnie. I have an entire file of rejection letters. There are few things that help us to better understand our subject than writing about it. Good luck.
Congratulations Kevin! I am looking very forward to reading this! The dedication to Pete is very touching. I met Pete during my time as a CWI Public History fellow ten years ago and I would not be working in the field today without the encouragement and enthusiasm he showed me that week. I know he is very proud.
Thank you, Elizabeth. I hope the dedication resonates with everyone who crossed paths with Pete.