The true story of the remarkable John Rae - Arctic traveller and Hudson's Bay Company doctor - FATAL PASSAGE is a tale of imperial ambition and high adventure. In 1854 Rae solved the two great Arctic mysteries: the fate of the doomed Franklin expedition and the location of the last navigable link in the Northwest Passage. But Rae was to be denied the recognition he so richly deserved. On returning to London; he faced a campaign of denial and vilification led by two of the most powerful people in Victorian England: Lady Jane Franklin; the widow of the lost Sir John; and Charles Dickens; the most influential writer of the age. A remarkable story of courage and determination; FATAL PASSAGE is Ken McGoogan's passionate redemption of Rae's rightful place in history. In this richly documented and illustrated work; McGoogan captures the essence of one man's indomitable spirit.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Jerusalem; JerusalemBy Sally K. SeverinoJames Carroll is his remarkable best with this sobering; yet hopeful; book about how violence becomes interwoven in religion and politics. He uses the city of Jerusalem - the origin of Judaism; Christianity; and Islam - to trace both literally and symbolically the flow of violence in the world even today.He draws upon the insights of two men who have enriched our understanding of violence - Rene Girard and Gil Bailie. In particular; these two men have clarified the role of sacrificial killing and the role of the victim in recurring violence.The sobering aspect of "Jerusalem; Jerusalem" brings home the reality that violence is escaping our control and threatening our human existence. The hopeful aspect of "Jerusalem; Jerusalem" is its call to wake up and change before it is too late.The first step in waking up is to understand how heavenly Jerusalem defines our twenty-first century imagination. An understanding of James Carroll's insights provides this for its readers.The book is not for the faint of heart!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stunning. Wise revelation; faithful student of history; articulate and empowering.By Ann K. WernerThis is the second of James Carroll's works that I've been honored to read. Oh; they are not for the faint of heart; for sure. But; wow; I feel so much wiser; better informed; and grounded in my beliefs. I'll admit that it's a tough read; but deeply satisfying and so worth the time and effort.If it weren't for my Kindle it would have taken me much longer. I remain grateful for the dictionary and the highlighting tools. Even so; I can't be sure I've done justice to his ideas by the ones I've singled out to revisit. Sometimes I just had to bookmark whole sections to go back to.I had asked a Muslim friend to read it too and discuss it with me. How I'd love to have a multicultural; mixed religious group with whom to share reflections.Thank you; James Carroll. What a gift this is. How very gifted you are. I couldn't say this to Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I MUST say it to you. I've bookmarked your website; too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth the timeBy Michael BeerWonderful and enlightening book. Gives great insight about the history.
