historian-retrieval-teams
The chapter explores the dangers faced by historian retrieval teams who enter dangerous historical events and the possibility that some may have been killed during their mission.
1 chapter across 1 book
All Clear (2010)Connie Willis
In this chapter, Polly and Mike grapple with the possibility that the retrieval team sent to rescue Eileen from Padgett's may have been among the casualties of a bombing, explaining the unexplained fatalities and missing historians. They discuss the challenges of identifying other historians who might be present and the difficulties of communicating and coordinating rescue efforts without revealing sensitive information. The chapter ends with their cautious approach to investigating the situation further while trying to protect Eileen from distressing news.