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Set in 1795, this memoir recounts the remarkable life of a blind road builder from Knaresborough, showcasing his adventures and achievements in constructing turnpike roads during the eighteenth century. Through lively anecdotes, the narrative highlights his resilience and ingenuity, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in a time when such accomplishments were rare. The memoir serves as both a personal story and a historical account of road development in England.
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The Life of John Metcalf, John Metcalf
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- 2017
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- Title
- The Life of John Metcalf
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Metcalf
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN13
- 9781108079136
- Category
- Theory and history of science
- Description
- Set in 1795, this memoir recounts the remarkable life of a blind road builder from Knaresborough, showcasing his adventures and achievements in constructing turnpike roads during the eighteenth century. Through lively anecdotes, the narrative highlights his resilience and ingenuity, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in a time when such accomplishments were rare. The memoir serves as both a personal story and a historical account of road development in England.