| Author |
Metcalf, John, 1717-1810 |
| Title |
The life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough
with ... anecdotes of his exploits in hunting, card-playing, &c., some particulars relative to the expedition against the rebels in 1745 ...; and also a succinct account of his various contracts for making roads, erecting bridges ... in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire ...
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: E. & R. Peck,1795.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough" by Metcalf is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book recounts the extraordinary life of John Metcalf, who, despite being blind since childhood, accomplished remarkable feats, including hunting, road-making, and even serving as a soldier during a civil rebellion. Metcalf's adventures and various exploits highlight his resilience and the support he garnered from the community around him. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to John Metcalf's early life, detailing how he lost his sight due to smallpox at a young age but quickly adapted to his circumstances, gaining a sense of independence in Knaresborough. He enjoyed adventures with friends, including hunting and climbing trees, and demonstrated a remarkable ability to swim, fish, and navigate the countryside. The opening chapters showcase Metcalf's spirited nature and the humorous escapades he engaged in, such as eluding trouble after mischief and his growing reputation in the community, setting the stage for the many entertaining anecdotes that follow in his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
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| Subject |
Metcalf, John, 1717-1810
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| Subject |
Highway engineers -- England -- Biography
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| Subject |
Blind -- England -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69595 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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