James Holman Knihy

Mit 25 verliert der britische Marineleutnant James Holman sein Augenlicht. Doch anstatt sich in sein Schicksal als Militärinvalide zu fügen, erfüllt er sich einen Kindheitstraum: die Umseglung der Welt. Ganz ohne Helfer bricht er im Jahre 1819 auf, zur Grand Tour durch Europa, zu den neu gegründeten Kolonien an der Westküste Afrikas und bis ins Innere Sibiriens. Zeitgenossen wie Charles Darwin und Richard F. Burton bewunderten ihn für seine Beobachtungsgabe und seinen Wagemut. Als vehementer Kritiker der Sklaverei war er seiner Zeit weit voraus. Seine Reisebeschreibungen wurden schon zu Lebzeiten Bestseller. Jetzt sind Holmans Aufzeichnungen erstmals auf Deutsch zu entdecken, ausgewählt und kommentiert von Erfolgsautor Ilija Trojanow.

This travelogue tells the story of James Holman's journey around the world. Holman, who was blind, traveled alone and on foot, relying on his sense of touch and hearing to navigate. His journey took him through Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, and he had many adventures along the way.

The literary life is a fascinating one, full of challenges and opportunities. In this book, Charles Philip Brown offers a candid and engaging account of his own experiences as a writer and editor. From his early days as a journalist to his later work as a publisher, Brown provides a unique window into the world of literature and publishing in the nineteenth century. Edited by James Holman, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the literary world.

In this extraordinary travelogue, James Holman describes his journey through Russia, Siberia, Poland, Austria, and Prussia, undertaken while he was suffering from total blindness. Despite this formidable handicap, Holman was an intrepid explorer who relied on his other senses to navigate and interpret the world around him. His account is a testament to the power of human resilience and an inspiration to anyone facing adversity.

This book is an account of a voyage around the world by James Holman, a 19th-century explorer who was blind. The book provides a vivid description of the places and cultures that Holman encountered on his journey, as well as his personal reflections on the experience. The book is a testament to the human spirit and the power of determination.

This book is a fascinating account of one man's journey through Europe in the early nineteenth century. A must-read for anyone interested in travel narratives and the history of Europe.

The book is a reprint of an original work from 1840, offering readers a chance to explore historical themes and perspectives from that era. It provides insight into the cultural and social contexts of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the period's literature and ideas. The reprint aims to preserve the authenticity of the original text while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.