The problem with researching ancient history for a new book is that so many trails lead to more trails - which lead to more trails. If the esteemed H.G. Wells would have shared his time machine with us, how much easier would it have been to collect the information I need in a much more efficient manner? One setting on the dial and 'ZAP', I could be in the place in time I needed to go, perhaps ancient Mesa Verde or Tikal or Tiahuanaco. But then, one would need to survive those trips back to ancient times, and survival in those days was certainly no certainty. Back to the research library I'm afraid. Sheesh - I need a clone...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Chasing Rabbit Trails...
The problem with researching ancient history for a new book is that so many trails lead to more trails - which lead to more trails. If the esteemed H.G. Wells would have shared his time machine with us, how much easier would it have been to collect the information I need in a much more efficient manner? One setting on the dial and 'ZAP', I could be in the place in time I needed to go, perhaps ancient Mesa Verde or Tikal or Tiahuanaco. But then, one would need to survive those trips back to ancient times, and survival in those days was certainly no certainty. Back to the research library I'm afraid. Sheesh - I need a clone...
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