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100	1		_aMetcalf, John, _d1717-1810
245	1	4	_aThe life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough : _bwith ... 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 ...
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-12-20
508			_adeaurider, 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: E. & R. Peck, 1795
653			_aJacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
653			_aMetcalf, John, 1717-1810
653			_aHighway engineers -- England -- Biography
653			_aBlind -- England -- Biography
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/lifejohnmetcalf00metcgoog
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69595
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