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James Holman, known as the Blind Traveler, was a British explorer who lived from 1786 to 1857. Though sightless, he undertook remarkable journeys: he opposed the slave trade in Africa, survived a frozen captivity in Siberia, hunted rogue elephants in Ceylon, and assisted in charting the Australian outback. Holman’s most astounding achievement was circumnavigating the globe, a feat that earned him a place among history’s most extraordinary travelers. "A Sense of the World" revisits his life, offering a moving account of his adventures and their lasting impact.
First publish date: May 30, 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jason Roberts
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