Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl"" is a biographical account of Laura Bridgeman, a woman who overcame tremendous obstacles to become one of the most famous figures in American history. Written by Mary Swift Lamson, the book tells the story of Bridgeman's early life, her education, and her impact on the world.Born in 1829, Laura Bridgeman was the first deaf-blind person to receive a formal education in the United States. She lost her sight, hearing, and sense of smell and taste at the age of two due to an illness that swept through her family. Despite these challenges, Laura's parents were determined to give her a normal life. They contacted Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, the founder of the Perkins School for the Blind, who agreed to take on the task of educating Laura.The book details Laura's education at Perkins, which was based on the methods of French educator Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard. Laura's teachers used tactile sign language, which involved spelling out words on her hand, to communicate with her. Over time, Laura learned to read and write, and she became a skilled seamstress and pianist.Lamson also discusses the impact that Laura had on the world. Her story inspired many people, including Helen Keller, who would later become the most famous deaf-blind person in history. Laura's education at Perkins helped pave the way for the development of Braille and other methods of communication for the deaf-blind.Overall, ""The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl"" is a fascinating account of a remarkable woman who overcame incredible obstacles to achieve great things. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, disability rights, 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.
