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The Education of Laura Bridgman (English)First Deaf and Blind Person to Learn Language - ISBN: 9780674010055 - See 1 other editionPublisher: Harvard Univ Pr Format: Paperback Published Date: October 2002 MSRP: $20.50 Synopsis: Laura Bridgman, a blind and deaf woman in Victorian America, was something of a celebrity due to the amazing education she received from Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, who taught her to read, write, and speak despite her disabilities. Charles Dickens even visited her when he toure... read more Laura Bridgman, a blind and deaf woman in Victorian America, was something of a celebrity due to the amazing education she received from Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, who taught her to read, write, and speak despite her disabilities. Charles Dickens even visited her when he toured America. This biography focuses on her life and education, taking into account Howe's interest in philosophy and religion, which led him to experiment with the education of his charge. minimize
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