The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough: With Many Entertaining Anecdotes of His Exploits in Hunting, Card-Playing, &c.
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John Metcalf was a remarkable man whose achievements defied his physical disability. Born blind, he went on to become one of the most celebrated road builders of his time. This book, written by Metcalf himself, offers a fascinating glimpse into his life and adventures. From gambling and hunting to fighting in the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, Metcalf's exploits are as remarkable as they are entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
John Metcalf was a remarkable man whose achievements defied his physical disability. Born blind, he went on to become one of the most celebrated road builders of his time. This book, written by Metcalf himself, offers a fascinating glimpse into his life and adventures. From gambling and hunting to fighting in the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, Metcalf's exploits are as remarkable as they are entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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