Strange and Dangerous Dreams: The Fine Line Between Adventure and Madness

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Delving into the lives of 11 adventurers, the narrative reveals how their quests for glory often led to tragic consequences. Through the lens of a clinical psychologist, the book examines the psychological toll of ambition, illustrating how the pursuit of greatness can spiral into madness and even death. By analyzing figures like Meriwether Lewis and Aleister Crowley, it uncovers the thin line between heroism and folly, highlighting the darker aspects of human ambition.