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Author Holt, Winifred, 1870-1945
Author of introduction, etc. Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
LoC No. 14030983
Title A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General
Credits E-text prepared by Richard Hulse, Elizabeth Oscanyan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General" by Winifred Holt is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the inspiring life of Henry Fawcett, a man who overcame his blindness to become a prominent political figure and postmaster-general in England. It explores his resilience, personal challenges, and contributions to society, aiming to highlight the power of the human spirit in facing adversity. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Fawcett’s life story by detailing the circumstances of his birth and early influences. It introduces readers to his father, William Fawcett, a passionate reformer and mayor of Salisbury, who laid a foundational ethos of public service and political activism. The narrative unfolds with Fawcett's childhood experiences, showcasing his initial curiosity and intelligence, which foreshadow his later intellectual pursuits. The introduction captures the essence of Fawcett's journey, detailing his gradual rise in political circles, his love for nature, and his growing ambitions, all while subtly hinting at the challenges that blindness would later impose on his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Fawcett, Henry, 1833-1884
Category Text
EBook-No. 52310
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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