John, this discussion truly illuminated Lawrence's driving force's to me. A combination of complex mix of personal ambitions;, intellectual curiosity, and romanticized idealism, and self determination. Thank you for this one.... Have a great weekend!
This is just great, John. Wonderful primer for the book arriving soon. What a character he was. My understanding is that he was approaching 100mph on his Brough Superior (as you say, stunning machine) when he crashed. On those particular roads, that is absolutely bonkers. There is something redemptive in the fact that his tragic accident led to the development and widespread adoption of crash helmets, which have subsequently saved countless lives.
On the lost book left on the train, I wonder what its destiny was. Maybe it is still around somehow, somewhere.
Yes, he always drove (as Bernard Shaw rightly intimates) as if he didn’t care if he lived or died; the ride was everything. There’s been a lot of speculation as to why he ‘lost’ the book; a very odd and Lawrencium thing to do. Given his fantastic memory he did re-write in good order, but it cost in just under a year
John, your book has finally arrived and it really is the business. I’ve flicked through and was especially glad to see you’ve mentioned Gertrude Bell. She’s also such an incredible character and definitely someone I’ll be telling my daughter about when she’s older.
John, this discussion truly illuminated Lawrence's driving force's to me. A combination of complex mix of personal ambitions;, intellectual curiosity, and romanticized idealism, and self determination. Thank you for this one.... Have a great weekend!
Listened to this again… fascinating
This is just great, John. Wonderful primer for the book arriving soon. What a character he was. My understanding is that he was approaching 100mph on his Brough Superior (as you say, stunning machine) when he crashed. On those particular roads, that is absolutely bonkers. There is something redemptive in the fact that his tragic accident led to the development and widespread adoption of crash helmets, which have subsequently saved countless lives.
On the lost book left on the train, I wonder what its destiny was. Maybe it is still around somehow, somewhere.
Yes, he always drove (as Bernard Shaw rightly intimates) as if he didn’t care if he lived or died; the ride was everything. There’s been a lot of speculation as to why he ‘lost’ the book; a very odd and Lawrencium thing to do. Given his fantastic memory he did re-write in good order, but it cost in just under a year
John, your book has finally arrived and it really is the business. I’ve flicked through and was especially glad to see you’ve mentioned Gertrude Bell. She’s also such an incredible character and definitely someone I’ll be telling my daughter about when she’s older.