A Sense of the World - (P.S.) by Jason Roberts (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In an era when the blind were routinely warehoused in asylums, James Holman was studying medicine, fighting the slave trade in Africa, hunting rogue elephants, surviving a frozen captivity in Siberia, and circumnavigating the world alone in the 19th century.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>He was known simply as the Blind Traveler. A solitary, sightless adventurer, James Holman (1786-1857) fought the slave trade in Africa, survived a frozen captivity in Siberia, hunted rogue elephants in Ceylon, helped chart the Australian outback--and, astonishingly, circumnavigated the globe, becoming one of the greatest wonders of the world he so sagaciously explored. <em>A Sense of the World</em> is a spellbinding and moving rediscovery of one of history's most epic lives--a story to awaken our own senses of awe and wonder.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Roberts is a beautifully assured writer."--<em>Seattle Times</em><br><br>"Vibrant...evok(es) with grace and wit the tale of this man once lionized as "The Blind Traveler."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"(A) meticulous recreation of Holman's world."--<em>Miami Herald</em><br><br>"A well-written popular history that will appeal to an audience interested in stories of individuals triumphing over physical difficulties."--<em>Library Journal</em><br><br>"An admirable work, testament to the determination, resourcefulness, and skill of not only its subject, but also its author."--<em>Boston Globe</em><br><br>"Gives us a man who embraced wanderlust at a time when the continents and oceans were much, much bigger."--<em>New York Times</em><br><br>"Vibrant prose."--<em>Washington Post</em><br><br>"Roberts's book is an excellent read.... An author with an enviable ability to tell the tale.--The Spectator<br><br>"(a) talented and committed writer."--Raleigh News & Observer<br><br>"A remarkable job of resurrecting Holman from obscurity, painting a portrait of a complex and compelling persona."--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<br><br>"A tribute to an inspiring figure who, despite his blindness, was a far-sighted traveller."--Bath Chronicle (UK)<br><br>"An imaginative journey (told with) enviable tact and skill."--Daily Telegraph (London)<br><br>"Enthralling. A masterpiece of biography, travel writing and medical journalism."--St. Louis Post-Dispatch<br><br>"Enthralling...inspiring A moving, mesmerizing biography."--Time magazine<br><br>"Extraordinary...beautifully produced...Roberts made his hero one for the history books."--Buffalo News<br><br>"Fascinating...rich...I don't expect to read a better [book] soon."--Weekend Australian<br><br>"Holman's life as told in this biography reads like a dare to get out of the house and live!"--NPR's Holiday Book Roundup<br><br>"Holman's remarkable life story, coupled with Roberts' extraordinary gifts as a storyteller, make this a fascinating read."--Contra Costa Times<br><br>"Jason Roberts should be proud of his achievement in this sensitive and imaginative book."--Times Literary Supplement (London)<br><br>"Painstakingly researched. Worth reading."--Irish Times<br><br>"Paints a convincing and well-researched picture of Holman's early life...Holman's first trip, to Russia, is particularly well-drawn."--The Economist<br><br>"Roberts has achieved much. His research is meticulous and...a person lost to history is now rediscovered."--Denver Rocky Mountain News<br><br>"Roberts wisely tells this extraordinary story without embellishment. The tale will fill you with wonder. In a word: remarkable."--Melbourne Herald Sun<br><br>"This excellent biography owes much to the wonderful balance the author achieves between detail and evocative description."--ABC Magazine (UK)<br><br>"This warm-hearted and sensitive account should give Holman his due: a place in the pantheon of great travelers."--The Guardian<br><br>"Through meticulous research...with intrigue and humor, Roberts brings Holman fully to life."--Daily News<br>
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