Blind Peter: Written From His Own Statements (1876)

By Washington Frothingham and Peter Halleran

Book Overview

Blind Peter: Written From His Own Statements (1876) is a book written by Peter Halleran, a blind man who tells his own story. The book is a first-person account of Halleran's life, from his childhood to his adulthood. He talks about his experiences growing up blind, the challenges he faced, and how he learned to navigate the world without sight. The book also covers his adult life, including his marriage and family, his work as a musician, and his travels throughout the United States. Halleran shares his thoughts on religion, politics, and social issues of the time. Blind Peter: Written From His Own Statements is a unique and personal account of a blind man's life in the 19th century. It provides insight into the experiences of people with disabilities during this time period and offers a perspective on the social and cultural issues of the era.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: 1165332892
• ISBN13: 9781165332892
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"