The reading fingers: life of Louis Braille, 1809-1852
Biography of persons with disabilities, Disabilities
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
First authoritative English-language biography of the French inventor of braille text. Covers Braille's family background and how he became blind. Discusses his education, love for music, and contribution to intellectual advancement through his raised-dot system for reading. Translated from French. 1952
Title Details
Publisher
American Foundation for the Blind
Copyright Date
1955
Book number
5701674
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
2
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
National Braille Press