Talking Gloves For The Deaf And Blind: Their Value To Men Injured In The Present War (1917)

By Harold T. Clark, Harold T Clark, Harold T. Clark

Book Overview

""Talking Gloves for the Deaf and Blind: Their Value to Men Injured in the Present War"" is a book written by Harold T. Clark in 1917. The book explores the concept of gloves that can be used to communicate with both deaf and blind individuals. The author argues that these gloves can be particularly useful for soldiers who have been injured in the war and have lost their hearing or vision. The book provides an overview of the different types of communication gloves that were being developed at the time, as well as the various methods of communication that they employed. It also discusses the potential benefits of using these gloves, including increased independence and improved quality of life for those who are deaf and blind. In addition to discussing the technical aspects of the gloves, the book also includes personal stories of soldiers who have been injured in the war and how the gloves have helped them to communicate with their loved ones and caregivers. Overall, ""Talking Gloves for the Deaf and Blind"" is a fascinating look at a little-known innovation in assistive technology that was being developed during World War I. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities during this time period, as well as the ways in which technology was being used to address these challenges.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161739440
• ISBN13: 9781161739442
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"