9780259751564 - Jacksonville 125 Years Ago (Classic Reprint) de Milburn, William Henry (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life and times of William H. Milburn, a blind orator, lecturer, and author who lived in the 19th century. Born in Philadelphia, Milburn became blind at the age of five and went on to acquire a broad education and become a gifted speaker. He was a friend of famous figures such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Thomas Carlyle and was himself a popular figure on both sides of the Atlantic. Milburn's story provides a glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual who overcame significant challenges to achieve great things. Through his experiences, we get a sense of the challenges and opportunities faced by disabled people in the 19th century and the ways in which they were able to contribute to society. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in biography, disability studies, or 19th-century American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.