Extracts From the Diary of Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell;

Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell was a prominent physician and philanthropist in 19th-century Connecticut, remembered in particular for his advocacy on behalf of the deaf and hard of hearing. This volume collects selections from Cogswell's personal diary, offering readers a glimpse into the daily life and thoughts of a man devoted to medicine, education, and social reform. Edited and introduced by Cogswell's great-granddaughter, this book sheds new light on an important figure in American history.

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