“Novel Use of Heroic Narratives of Blind Men in Shaping Public Perception in 1876 Book”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38115722

In 1876, Bennett George Johns’ book “Blind People: Their Works and Ways” constructed heroic narratives of blind men to advocate for their education and welfare, marking a novel use of this tactic in shaping public perception of blindness.