Maud Summers, The Sightless: A Narrative For The Young (1858)
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ISBN10: 1104145065
ISBN13: 9781104145064
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104145064
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Maud Summers' The Sightless: A Narrative For The Young is a novel published in 1858 that tells the story of a young girl named Mary who is born blind. Despite her disability, Mary is a happy and curious child who loves to explore the world around her through touch, smell, and sound. She lives with her loving parents in a small village and spends her days playing with her friends and learning from her mother.As Mary grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of her blindness and the limitations it places on her life. She longs to see the world as others do and dreams of one day regaining her sight. One day, a kind stranger comes to the village and offers to take Mary to a famous doctor who may be able to restore her vision. Mary's parents agree, and she sets out on a journey that will change her life forever.Throughout her journey, Mary meets many kind and helpful people who teach her valuable lessons about life and the world. She also faces many challenges and obstacles, but with her determination and courage, she is able to overcome them all. In the end, Mary's journey leads her to a new understanding of herself and the world around her, and she discovers that true sight comes from within.The Sightless is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches young readers about the power of perseverance, kindness, and self-discovery. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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