Autobiography Of George Tait, A Deaf Mute: Who First Gave Instructions To The Deaf And Dumb In The City Of Halifax (1890)

By George Tait

Book Overview

The Autobiography of George Tait, a Deaf Mute, is a historical account of the life and experiences of George Tait, who was born deaf and mute in the 19th century. The book chronicles Tait's struggles growing up in a world that was not accommodating to people with disabilities, and his journey to becoming a pioneer in the field of deaf education.Tait recounts his experiences attending a school for the deaf in Ontario, and the challenges he faced in learning to communicate with others. He also describes his move to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he became the first person to offer instruction to the deaf and dumb in the city.Throughout the book, Tait provides a firsthand account of the discrimination and marginalization faced by people with disabilities during his lifetime. He also shares his personal triumphs, including his role in establishing a school for the deaf in Halifax.The Autobiography of George Tait, a Deaf Mute, is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of people with disabilities in the 19th century, and the contributions of individuals like Tait who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others.Also An Extract From An American Paper On Teachers And Modes Of Teaching The Deaf And Dumb.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436784034
• ISBN13: 9781436784030
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"