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Title
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A brief historical sketch of the life and sufferings of Leonard Trask, the wonderful invalid.
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Description
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This pamphlet presents the sensationalized biography of the life of Leonard Task (1806-1861), a laborer who was thrown from a horse, leaving his spine permanently injured. The cover image emphasizes his debilitating physical condition, with his head bent low between his shoulders.
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Format
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Book, Biography
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Date Issued
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1857
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Language
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English
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Provenance
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ACQ: 22545; The Antiquarium; 50.00; 1 May 1981; [Hunt Fund].
Unbound in pamphlet box (light tan printed wrappers; stained on cover and throughout).
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Extent
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35 p. ; port. ; 15 cm
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Identifier
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OCLC Number: 77863025
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Subject
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People with disabilities; Invalids; Trask, Leonard
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Publisher
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Portland : Printed by David Tucker
