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""A Memoir of Zerah Colburn"" is a biographical work written by Zerah Colburn himself and published in 1833. Colburn was a child prodigy who gained fame in the early 19th century for his remarkable mental arithmetic abilities. The book chronicles his life from his early childhood in Vermont to his travels in Europe and his eventual retirement in the United States. Colburn's story is one of both triumph and tragedy, as he experienced both great success and personal hardships throughout his life. The memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a gifted individual and the challenges he faced in a world that often misunderstood and exploited his talents. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the cultural and social attitudes of the time towards intelligence, education, and fame.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164539070
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 210
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 286 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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""A Memoir of Zerah Colburn"" is a biographical work written by Zerah Colburn himself and published in 1833. Colburn was a child prodigy who gained fame in the early 19th century for his remarkable mental arithmetic abilities. The book chronicles his life from his early childhood in Vermont to his travels in Europe and his eventual retirement in the United States. Colburn's story is one of both triumph and tragedy, as he experienced both great success and personal hardships throughout his life. The memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a gifted individual and the challenges he faced in a world that often misunderstood and exploited his talents. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the cultural and social attitudes of the time towards intelligence, education, and fame.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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