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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  15. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  16. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  17. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  18. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  20. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  21. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  22. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
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