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James Holman, born on October 15, 1786, and died on July 29, 1857, was a renowned British traveler and author. He is best known for his extensive explorations and detailed descriptions of various parts of the world.

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Famous James Holman Quotes

“The passion for travelling is, I believe, instinctive in some natures. We have seen men persevere in their enterprises against the most formidable obstacles; and, without means or friends, and even ignorant of the languages of the various countries through which they passed, pursue their perilous journeys into remote places, until, like the knight in the Arabian tale, they succeeded in snatching a memorial from every shrine they visited.”

Source: A Voyage Round the World: Volume I, Including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc., etc., from 1827 to 1832

“None but those who have traveled, can appreciate the delight experienced from recalling in this way the interesting points of an interesting journey, and fighting, as it were, their battles over again.”

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Author:James Holman

“Illness is merely the bitter, which a wise Providence mingles in the cup of life.”

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Book:Travels in Madeira, Sierra Leone, Teneriffe, St. Jago, Cape Coast, Fernando Po, Princes Island, Etc. Etc

Source: Travels in Madeira, Sierra Leone, Teneriffe, St. Jago, Cape Coast, Fernando Po, Princes Island, Etc. Etc

About the Author

Born: October 15, 1786
Died: July 29, 1857
Known for: Author
Quotes: 3

Books & Sources

A Voyage Round the World: Volume I, Including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc., etc., from 1827 to 1832Related source material

Travels in Madeira, Sierra Leone, Teneriffe, St. Jago, Cape Coast, Fernando Po, Princes Island, Etc. EtcRelated source material

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