Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl is a comprehensive biography written by Mary Swift Lamson. The book tells the story of Laura Dewey Bridgeman, who was born in 1829 in Hanover, New Hampshire. Laura was the first deaf-blind person to be educated formally in the United States. The book explores Laura's early life, including her diagnosis of scarlet fever at the age of two, which left her deaf, blind, and mute. It also delves into the challenges that Laura's family faced in caring for her, as well as the efforts made by Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, director of the Perkins Institution for the Blind, to educate Laura. The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman details the various techniques used to teach Laura, including sign language and tactile communication. It also highlights the groundbreaking nature of Laura's education, which paved the way for other deaf-blind individuals to receive an education. The book also explores Laura's later life, including her time at the Perkins Institution and her eventual move to a private home in New Hampshire. It touches on the impact that Laura had on the world, including her meeting with Charles Dickens and her influence on the development of Braille. Overall, The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman is a fascinating and inspiring story of a woman who overcame incredible obstacles to receive an education and make a lasting impact on the world.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.