Mary L. Day

Gebundenes Buch

Incidents In The Life Of A Blind Girl

Mary L. Day, A Graduate Of The Maryland Institution For The Blind

Beschreibung

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Autor

Mary L. Day was an American writer born in Baltimore, Maryland, who gained recognition for her memoirs, Incidents in the Life of a Blind Girl (1859) and its sequel, The World as I Have Found It (1878). Day lost her sight at an early age, and her works reflect her experiences and challenges as a blind woman in a society with limited resources for individuals with disabilities. Her first memoir offers a candid account of her life after losing her sight, sharing the difficulties she faced and the resilience she developed. In her sequel, Day expands on her journey, highlighting her education at the Baltimore Institution for the Blind, her efforts in publishing, and her accomplishments as a writer. Throughout her memoirs, she emphasizes the importance of faith, perseverance, and community support in overcoming adversity. Day's writings are notable for their inspirational tone, offering insights into her personal triumphs over hardship and providing a voice for others facing similar challenges. Her works remain an important contribution to 19th-century American literature and the broader conversation about disability and resilience.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 502g
• ISBN-13: 9780548427521
• ISBN-10: 0548427526
• Artikelnr.: 23298099