The Life Of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack Of Knaresborough (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163084175)

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough is a biography of John Metcalf, a blind man who lived in Knaresborough, England in the 18th century. The book is written by an anonymous author and details Metcalf's remarkable life, from his childhood to his career as a successful road builder and entrepreneur. Despite being blind from a young age, Metcalf was determined to live a full and active life, and he became known for his incredible abilities as a musician, horseman, and athlete. He also developed a talent for building roads and bridges, and his work helped to transform the transportation system in England. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable man who overcame incredible obstacles to achieve great success. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, biography, or the human spirit.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1163084174
ISBN-13: 9781163084175
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d