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Title:
The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert
From His Birth to the Moment of His Dissolution; With an Account of Men Noted for Their Corpulency, and Other Interesting Matter
Original Publication: United States: Samuel Wood & Sons,1818.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert" is a biography authored without specific attribution, published in 1818, during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Daniel Lambert, a man renowned for his exceptional corpulence, exploring themes of obesity, health, and public curiosity. It not only details Lambert's personal life and experiences but also touches upon the broader phenomenon of notable individuals known for their extraordinary sizes. The narrative begins with Lambert's humble beginnings in Leicester, England, where he displayed an early passion for field sports but began to gain significant weight in his later years. His career evolved from die-sinker to the keeper of the local prison, where his moral integrity earned him respect and a supportive community. Lambert's life reflects a unique blend of physical presence and personal humility, as he naturally drew attention from the public, leading him to eventually embrace his role as an attraction in London. The book closes with his death, detailing the extensive arrangements needed for his burial and leaving lessons on the complexities of health and humanity amidst the spectacle of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 67328
Published: Feb 5, 2022
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Obesity
Subject: Chapbooks
Subject: Lambert, Daniel, 1770-1809
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert
From His Birth to the Moment of His Dissolution; With an Account of Men Noted for Their Corpulency, and Other Interesting Matter
Original Publication: United States: Samuel Wood & Sons,1818.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert" is a biography authored without specific attribution, published in 1818, during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Daniel Lambert, a man renowned for his exceptional corpulence, exploring themes of obesity, health, and public curiosity. It not only details Lambert's personal life and experiences but also touches upon the broader phenomenon of notable individuals known for their extraordinary sizes. The narrative begins with Lambert's humble beginnings in Leicester, England, where he displayed an early passion for field sports but began to gain significant weight in his later years. His career evolved from die-sinker to the keeper of the local prison, where his moral integrity earned him respect and a supportive community. Lambert's life reflects a unique blend of physical presence and personal humility, as he naturally drew attention from the public, leading him to eventually embrace his role as an attraction in London. The book closes with his death, detailing the extensive arrangements needed for his burial and leaving lessons on the complexities of health and humanity amidst the spectacle of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 67328
Published: Feb 5, 2022
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Obesity
Subject: Chapbooks
Subject: Lambert, Daniel, 1770-1809
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.