The narrative of a journey undertaken in the years 1819, 1820 and 1821 through…
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"The Narrative of a Journey" by James Holman is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Holman's travels through various parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Germany, undertaken despite his total blindness. The narrative offers insights into the challenges faced by Holman as he relies on his other senses and the kindness of strangers to navigate the unfamiliar landscapes and cultures he encounters. The opening of
the narrative presents Holman's background, detailing the circumstances that led to his blindness at the age of twenty-five while serving in the navy. It reveals his resilient spirit as he embarks on a journey in 1819 to restore his health and seek knowledge, showcasing his reflections on both the journey and his affliction. As he makes his way through France, from his departure in Dover to arriving in Paris, the author shares his amusing and poignant experiences, such as navigating language barriers and the kindness he receives from those he meets along the way, laying the groundwork for a deeply personal and enlightening account of his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holman, James, 1786-1857 |
|---|---|
| Title | The narrative of a journey undertaken in the years 1819, 1820 and 1821 through France, Italy, Savoy, Switzerland, parts of Germany bordering on the Rhine, Holland and the Netherlands : comprising incidents that occurred to the author, who has long suffered under a total deprivation of sight; with various points of information collected on his tour |
| Original Publication | London: G. B Whittaker, 1825. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71556 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71556-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 577 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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