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This episode explores the life and adventures of James Holman, known as the 'Blind Traveler', during the British Regency era.

Who was British Regency-era adventurer, author, social observer, and world traveler (including North America), James Holman (1786-1857), known as the 'Blind Traveler’? E234.  Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HdVYZv4G2eM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. James Holman books available at https://amzn.to/3YCOb5R   History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3QwqQk9 This American President podcast available at https://amzn.to/44218He History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Parthenon Podcast Network available at https://amzn.to/43cJemi Parthenon Podcast Network website: https://www.parthenonpodcast.com    ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel:&nbsp…

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