The Education and Employment of the Blind: What It Has Been, Is, and Ought to Be (1871)

""The Education And Employment Of The Blind: What It Has Been, Is, And Ought To Be"" is a book written by Thomas Rhodes Armitage and originally published in 1871. The book is a comprehensive study of the education and employment of the blind, covering its history, current state, and potential future developments. Armitage examines the different methods of educating the blind, including the use of raised letters, Braille, and embossed printing. He also discusses the various vocational opportunities available for the blind, including music, literature, and manual labor. The book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by the blind in society and advocates for greater opportunities and support to be provided to them. Overall, ""The Education And Employment Of The Blind: What It Has Been, Is, And Ought To Be"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of education and disability rights.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.