Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl

by Mary Swift Lamson

Book Overview

""The Life and Education of Laura Dewey Bridgeman: The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl"" is a biographical book written by Mary Swift Lamson. The book tells the story of Laura Dewey Bridgeman, who was the first deaf-blind person to be educated in America. Laura was born in 1829 in New Hampshire and lost her sight, hearing, and speech at the age of two due to scarlet fever. Despite her disabilities, Laura's parents were determined to give her an education,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141795387X
• ISBN13: 9781417953875
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"