WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General cover

A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General

Chapter 42: Transcriber's Note
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

About This Book

The biography traces the life and career of Henry Fawcett, recounting his loss of sight and the ways he adapted through determined cheerfulness and public service. It follows his intellectual development, parliamentary speeches, and writings on political economy, his advocacy for public rights in commons and for Indian administration, and his contributions to blind education and organizations. The narrative balances personal anecdotes, contemporary appraisals, and analysis of character, emphasizing resilience, practical intellect, and commitment to social reform while documenting the friendships, offices, and efforts that shaped his influence.

Printed by T. and A. Constable, Printers to His Majesty at the Edinburgh University Press


Transcriber's Note

Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected.

Both “Mrs” and “Mrs.” appear; original form has been retained.

Inconsistencies regarding hyphenated words have been retained.

Missing [on] added to sidenote on page 212.

The cover was created by the transcriber using elements from the original publication and is placed in the public domain.