9781332020768 - The Life of John Carter (Classic Reprint) de Mills, Frederick James (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 is an insightful biography of John Carter, a 19th-century English artist who was paralyzed from the neck down at 21 but taught himself to draw using only his mouth. Despite his physical limitations, Carter went on to produce beautiful and technically impressive works of art that captivated many, including Queen Victoria. The author traces Carter's life from his early years as a silk weaver through his accident and subsequent artistic career. The book explores the themes of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of art in the face of adversity. Carter's story is a moving example of how the human spirit can triumph over physical challenges and find fulfillment through creative expression. 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.