The Healing of Rodolphe Grivel, Congenital Deaf-Mute: A Series of Letters
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. First edition for this translation. Hardcover. Quarto. XIII, [1], 273, [1]pp. Original gilt decorated blue cloth with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Top edge gilt. Frontispiece portrait of Fabre d'Olivet. In this remarkable work Fabre d'Olivet is shown as a humanitarian who heals Rudolphe Grivel, a congenital mute. It is the story of this healing, together with the jealousies, calumnies and persecutions which followed this amazing deed. Written during the fascinating time of Napoleon's reign. Minor shelf wear. Lower corner of back cover bumped (not affecting pages). Binding in overall good to good+, interior in very good condition. vg. Item #31430
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