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Which book by Charles Dickens included an account of Laura Bridgman?
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Samuel Gridley Howe
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The book by Charles Dickens that includes an account of Laura Bridgman is titled American Notes (1842).12
During his 1842 visit to the United States, Dickens met the 12-year-old Bridgman at the Perkins School for the Blind. In his book, he devoted a chapter to her education, her gregarious personality, and her ability to communicate using finger language.12