02781cam a22003493u 4500 69595 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221795utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Metcalf, John, 1717-1810 The life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough : with ... anecdotes of his exploits in hunting, card-playing, &c., some particulars relative to the expedition against the rebels in 1745 ...; and also a succinct account of his various contracts for making roads, erecting bridges ... in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire ... 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 2022-12-20 deaurider, Brian Wilsden 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 John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough" by Metcalf is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book recounts the extraordinary life of John Metcalf, who, despite being blind since childhood, accomplished remarkable feats, including hunting, road-making, and even serving as a soldier during a civil rebellion. Metcalf's adventures and various exploits highlight his resilience and the support he garnered from the community around him. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to John Metcalf's early life, detailing how he lost his sight due to smallpox at a young age but quickly adapted to his circumstances, gaining a sense of independence in Knaresborough. He enjoyed adventures with friends, including hunting and climbing trees, and demonstrated a remarkable ability to swim, fish, and navigate the countryside. The opening chapters showcase Metcalf's spirited nature and the humorous escapades he engaged in, such as eluding trouble after mischief and his growing reputation in the community, setting the stage for the many entertaining anecdotes that follow in his life story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: E. & R. Peck, 1795 Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 Metcalf, John, 1717-1810 Highway engineers -- England -- Biography Blind -- England -- Biography https://archive.org/details/lifejohnmetcalf00metcgoog https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69595 110376 110376