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Despite being completely blind, James Holman set out to travel across Russia, Siberia, Poland, Austria, and Prussia in the early 19th century. This book is a fascinating account of his adventures, filled with interesting observations about the people, cultures, and landscapes he encountered along the way.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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 work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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 work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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The Lower Lines formed part of the defences of Chatham Dockyard during the early nineteenth century. This book presents the results of archaeological work undertaken between 2007 and 2009.
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Between 2004 and 2007 a series of archaeological investigations was undertaken across the town of New Romney and extending into Greatstone to the south-east. The work was conducted as part of the New Romney and Greatstone First Time Sewer Scheme, a project instigated by Southern Water to provide a sewer system for the town.
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The music dramas of Richard Wagner have for the last 150 years thrilled and amazed listeners everywhere. In ÊWagner MomentsÊ author J. K. Holman has assembled 100 such moments from the living and dead famous and not so famous from Charles Baudelaire to Placido Domingo musicians and non-musicians. Mr. Holman edits these stories placing them in their biographical and historical context.
Poems written by a US Soldier during Operation Iraqi FreedomIn this collection of haunting yet beautiful poems, one soldier reveals his true feelings, eloquently and honestly. James Holman expresses his thoughts on love, nostalgia, dreams, doubts, fears, and nightmares, uncovering the softer side of a soldier.
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