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The Story of Abigail Carter and America's First School for Blind Peopl
By Hermann, Spring & Ohlsson, Ib
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80505-706-5
- Publisher
- New York : Holt, c1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1998
Gr 4-7 Abigail Carter, 10, her sister Sophia, and their young brother Edward were born blind. Fortunately for them, Dr. Samuel Howe has committed his energy and vision to setting up the first school for the blind in America. After studying such institutions in Europe, Howe opens a trial school in his father's house in Boston, but must prove that this "radical idea" has merit before he can hope to procure public funds. The Carter girls are among his first six students. Abby's first-pers...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
