Alan Plowright Blind Jack, UK: Moorfield Press, 2002.
First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 095301195X The true story of Blind Jack of Knaresborough - John Metcalf -- who became blind at 7 years old due to smallpox and yet through grit and determination had an exciting life including amorous exploits, a breach of promise scandal, elopement with the same girl on the eve of her intended wedding to another, a journey from Knaresborough to London and back on foot racing a gentleman's coach for a wager; a business transporting visitors around Harrogate; joining the Knaresborough Volunteers and marching north with General Wade's army to fight the Jacobites in the 1745 Rebellion; being captured and escaping at the battle of Falkirk; the battle of Culloden; running a stagecoach business and then a road-buillding enterprise. PB. 446 pages. Book tight and clean. (Book ref. 004212) £ 15.00
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