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Thomas D. Clark (1903-2005) was appointed Kentucky Historian Laureate for life in 1990 by the Kentucky General Assembly. He was author or editor of thirty-two books, publishing his last, The People's House: Governor's Mansions of Kentucky, at the age of ninety-nine. James C. Klotter, State Historian of Kentucky and professor of history at Georgetown College, is the author and editor of several books.
"Clark writes with the discipline and precision of a longtime
academic, describing his journeys throughout the state in search of
obscure records and his methodical collection of and organization
of what he found.... A fitting capstone for Clark's lifetime of
contributions to the region." -- Lexington Herald-Leader
"Clark's story is one of a kind, not only in longevity but in his
determination to teach and preserve the lessons of history. His is
also the story of 20th century America" -- Kentucky Monthly
"Clark's story, told with the wit and charm for which he is
internationally known, is an educational and enjoyable read that
reminds the reader how Clark not only recorded and taught history,
but lived an extraordinary part of it." -- Chevy Chaser
"Filled with anecdotes, humor, and history as only he could relay
it.... A pure joy." -- Louisville Voice-Tribune
"Tells the story of an American century through the experiences of
one of the nation's preeminent historians." -- Enterprise
(Manchester, Kentucky)
"The ideal complement to a festschrift in the scholar's
autobiography, in which he or she assesses his or her own career
and offers well-informed perspectives to future workers in the
field. Clark's memoir, My Century in History, fits that bill pretty
well." -- David Nichols, Ohio Valley History
"The ideal complement to [ Thomas D. Clark of Kentucky: An Uncommon
Life in the Commonwealth] is the scholar's autobiography, in which
he or she assesses his or her own career and offers well-informed
perspectives to future workers in the field. Clark's memoir, My
Century in History, fits that bill." -- Ohio Valley History
"This is Tom Clark at his best: clear, engaging, insightful, and
witty. Anyone interested in the emergence of the profession of
history over the last century should read this book." -- John Hope
Franklin, James B. Duke Professor of History Emeritus
"This life story is edifying and provocative.... Combines charm and
grit, much as did the life of the gentleman who wrote the pages."
-- Louisville Courier-Journal
"This memoir is the best book I have red in the past ten years,
perhaps more. For one thing, it is beautifully written. Any student
or teacher wishing to see what tight prose can be should read it
for that point alone. Here is evidence of a disciplined mind,
nothing less -- not a word out of place, no stranded sentences." --
Indiana Magazine of History
"Thomas D. Clark was a special person. His memoir is a very special
work. It tells a story filled with humor, insight, and remembrance.
It brings a smile to the face; it causes us to think; it honors a
life well lived. We should feel fortunate that Tom Clark was able
to give us one last gift, one last treat, one last history" --
James C. Klotter, State Historian of Kentucky
"With is characteristic wit and insight, Clark now offers his many
admirers one final volume of history -- his own." -- The
Paintsville Herald
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