A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History’s Greatest Traveler
Jason Roberts
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. A Sense of the World 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. Book jacket.
Award History
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| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for BiographyMajor | 2006 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- James Holman92%
02 Central places
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- Africa45%
- Siberia40%
- Ceylon38%
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