The Deaf Shoemaker (1859)

By Philip Barrett

Book Overview

""The Deaf Shoemaker"" is a novel written by Philip Barret and first published in 1859. The story follows the life of a deaf shoemaker named David who lives in a small village in England. Despite his disability, David is a skilled craftsman and takes great pride in his work. However, his quiet life is disrupted when he falls in love with a young woman named Mary. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who disapproves of their relationship, and David must navigate the challenges of their class differences and his own communication barriers. Along the way, David also becomes involved in a local dispute over land rights and must fight for justice for himself and his fellow villagers. ""The Deaf Shoemaker"" is a touching tale of love, perseverance, and the power of community.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: 1166975096
• ISBN13: 9781166975098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"