The Life And Education Of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb And Blind Girl (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162766720)

The Life And Education Of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb And Blind Girl is a biographical book written by Mary Swift Lamson. The book tells the story of Laura Dewey Bridgeman, a girl who was left deaf, dumb, and blind after contracting scarlet fever at the age of two. Despite her disabilities, Laura was able to receive an education and become a well-known figure in the deaf and blind community.The book chronicles Laura's early life and the challenges she faced as a result of her disabilities. It also details her education, which was provided by Samuel Gridley Howe, a pioneer in the field of education for the deaf and blind. Through Howe's innovative methods, Laura was able to learn language and communication skills, which allowed her to interact with the world around her.The Life And Education Of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb And Blind Girl is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable woman who overcame tremendous obstacles to achieve success. The book is a testament to the power of education and the human spirit, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education for the deaf and blind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Swift Lamson
ISBN-10: 1162766727
ISBN-13: 9781162766720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 426
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d