02569cam a22003373u 4500 67328 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221818utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Anonymous The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert : From His Birth to the Moment of His Dissolution; With an Account of Men Noted for Their Corpulency, and Other Interesting Matter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-05 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert" is a biography authored without specific attribution, published in 1818, during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Daniel Lambert, a man renowned for his exceptional corpulence, exploring themes of obesity, health, and public curiosity. It not only details Lambert's personal life and experiences but also touches upon the broader phenomenon of notable individuals known for their extraordinary sizes. The narrative begins with Lambert's humble beginnings in Leicester, England, where he displayed an early passion for field sports but began to gain significant weight in his later years. His career evolved from die-sinker to the keeper of the local prison, where his moral integrity earned him respect and a supportive community. Lambert's life reflects a unique blend of physical presence and personal humility, as he naturally drew attention from the public, leading him to eventually embrace his role as an attraction in London. The book closes with his death, detailing the extensive arrangements needed for his burial and leaving lessons on the complexities of health and humanity amidst the spectacle of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Samuel Wood & Sons, 1818 Obesity Chapbooks Lambert, Daniel, 1770-1809 https://archive.org/details/2561031R.nlm.nih.gov https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67328 108150 108150