02498cam a22003733u 4500 42353 UtSlPG 20260610133953.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Sandham, Elizabeth Deaf and Dumb! : Third Edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-17 E-text prepared by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "Deaf and Dumb!" by Elizabeth Sandham is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The book addresses the experiences of children who are deaf and mute, highlighting their struggles and the societal neglect they often face. Through the story, the author aims to raise awareness and compassion towards those with such disabilities, particularly focusing on the need for better educational and social support. The narrative revolves around two young children, William and Lucy Goldsmith, who face the challenges of deafness and muteness. Their plight captures the attention of kind-hearted individuals like Mr. Beaufort, who works to secure their admission to a charitable asylum designed for the education of deaf-mute children. The story explores their daily experiences, family dynamics, and the emotional bond between the siblings, all while shedding light on the importance of compassion and community support in transforming their lives. As the children receive the education and skills they need, the book culminates in themes of hope, recovery, and the fulfillment of their potential. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Deaf -- Education -- Juvenile fiction Deaf children -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42353 83192 83192