A Sense Of The World: How A Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveller
by Jason Roberts | Biographies & Memoirs | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0061979945 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0061979945 Global Overview for this book
2 journalers for this copy...
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From the back cover:
"He was known simply as the 'Blind Traveller' - a solitary, sightless adventurer who, astonishingly, fought the slave trade in Africa, survived a frozen captivity in Siberia, hunted rogue elephants in Ceylon and helped chart the Australian outback. James Holman (1786-1857) became 'one of the greatest wonders of the world he so sagaciously explored': in his day a celebrity, a bestselling author, but one who outlived his fame.
'A Sense Of The World' is a spellbinding and moving rediscovery of one of history's most epic lives. Drawing on meticulous research, Jason Roberts ushers us into Holman's uniquely vivid sensory realm, then sweeps us away on an extraordinary journey across the known world during the Age of Exploration. Rich with suspense, humour, international intrigue and unforgettable characters, this is a story to awaken our own senses of wonder and awe."
From the back cover:
"He was known simply as the 'Blind Traveller' - a solitary, sightless adventurer who, astonishingly, fought the slave trade in Africa, survived a frozen captivity in Siberia, hunted rogue elephants in Ceylon and helped chart the Australian outback. James Holman (1786-1857) became 'one of the greatest wonders of the world he so sagaciously explored': in his day a celebrity, a bestselling author, but one who outlived his fame.
'A Sense Of The World' is a spellbinding and moving rediscovery of one of history's most epic lives. Drawing on meticulous research, Jason Roberts ushers us into Holman's uniquely vivid sensory realm, then sweeps us away on an extraordinary journey across the known world during the Age of Exploration. Rich with suspense, humour, international intrigue and unforgettable characters, this is a story to awaken our own senses of wonder and awe."
Picked up cheaply, especially for BookCrossing purposes.
Planning to release it at tomorrow (Tuesday) evening's 'Authors-With-Names-Beginning-With-The-Letter-R'-themed BC Meetup being held at The Brigantes in York from 7pm onwards... ('R' is for Roberts!)
Planning to release it at tomorrow (Tuesday) evening's 'Authors-With-Names-Beginning-With-The-Letter-R'-themed BC Meetup being held at The Brigantes in York from 7pm onwards... ('R' is for Roberts!)
Journal Entry 3 by TheGreenMan at Brigantes Bar & Brasserie OBCZ / Meetup Venue in York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, May 27, 2019
Released 4 yrs ago (5/28/2019 UTC) at Brigantes Bar & Brasserie OBCZ / Meetup Venue in York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
releasing, as promised...
'How a blind man became history's greatest traveller' - who could resist that?