Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind by Frances Martin
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"Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind" by Frances Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Elizabeth Gilbert, who dedicated her existence to championing the rights and capabilities of blind individuals during an era when such advocacy was far from common. It narrates her efforts to combat societal prejudices against blindness and her pioneering role in establishing educational and
vocational resources for blind people, illustrating her tenacity and compassion. The opening of the work introduces Elizabeth Gilbert's early life, detailing her childhood experiences as a blind girl following a bout of scarlet fever that cost her sight. It portrays her supportive family environment, emphasizing her father's resolve to treat her like any of her siblings, thus cultivating her independence and capabilities. The narrative also touches on her father, Dr. Gilbert, who played a significant role in her upbringing, inspiring a determination in Elizabeth to overcome perceived limitations placed upon her by society. This foundation sets the stage for her later endeavors as an advocate and leader for the blind community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martin, Frances |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | e09001624 |
| Title | Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Work for the Blind |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Blind -- Education |
| Subject | Gilbert, Elizabeth Margaretta Maria, 1826-1885 |
| Subject | Blind -- Employment |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31721 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 688 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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