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1869 Beauties & Achievements of BLIND Blindness Milton Homer Science Philosophy
“Beauties and Achievements of the Blind” is a rare, 19th-century survey of the history of blind people focusing on some of the most iconic and prestigious blind historical figures. William Artman includes descriptions of poets and authors who were thought to be blind – figures such as Homer and John Milton, while still highlighting the achievements in industry and science by blind scholars.
This book was published prior to the invention and widespread use of braille. It features a precursor to braille with an example of raised printing in the preliminary pages.
Item number: #25302
Price: $399
ARTMAN, William
Beauties and achievements of the blind
Rochester, N.Y.: E.R. Andrews, 1869
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Collation: Complete with all pages
387, [1]
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Blue cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)
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“Beauties and Achievements of the Blind” is a rare, 19th-century survey of the history of blind people focusing on some of the most iconic and prestigious blind historical figures. William Artman includes descriptions of poets and authors who were thought to be blind – figures such as Homer and John Milton, while still highlighting the achievements in industry and science by blind scholars.
This book was published prior to the invention and widespread use of braille. It features a precursor to braille with an example of raised printing in the preliminary pages.
Item number: #25302
Price: $399
ARTMAN, William
Beauties and achievements of the blind
Rochester, N.Y.: E.R. Andrews, 1869
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
387, [1]
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Blue cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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