A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler [Paperback]

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 Worldis a spellbinding and moving rediscovery of one of history's most epic lives—a story to awaken our own senses of awe and wonder.

Enthralling...inspiring A moving, mesmerizing biography.An admirable work, testament to the determination, resourcefulness, and skill of not only its subject, but also its author.Gives us a man who embraced wanderlust at a time when the continents and oceans were much, much bigger.Vibrant prose.Through meticulous research&with intrigue and humor, Roberts brings Holman fully to life.Roberts has achieved much. His research is meticulous and&a person lost to history is now rediscovered.Vibrant...evok(es) with grace and wit the tale of this man once lionized as The Blind Traveler.Enthralling. A masterpiece of biography, travel writing and medical journalism.Extraordinary&beautifully produced&Roberts made his hero one for the history books.Holmans remarkable life story, coupled with Roberts extraordinary gifts as a storyteller, make this a fascinating read.A well-written popular history that will appeal to an audience interested in stories of individuals triumphing over physical difficulties.A remarkable job of resurrecting Holman from obscurity, painting a portrait of a complex and compelling persona.Robertss book is an excellent read.& An author with an enviable ability to tell the tale.(A) meticulous recreation of Holmans world.Roberts is a beautifully assured writer.An imaginative journey (told with) enviable tact and skill.(a) talented and committed writer.This warm-hearted and sensitive accolC3