Adventures of a Deaf-Mute, (Hardcover)

This book is a memoir of William B. Swett, detailing his experiences growing up deaf and learning to communicate in a hearing world. It also chronicles his adventures as a traveller in the mid-1800s, including his time in China and work as an interpreter for Commodore Perry's mission to Japan. A fascinating and inspiring account of a deaf person's life in the 19th century.

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