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Every day in imagination I made a trip round the world, and I saw many wonders from the uttermost parts of the earth--marvels of invention, treasuries of industry and skill and all the activities of human life actually passed under my finger tips.

— Helen Keller

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From Part I, Chapter XV of Keller’s own autobiographical narrative. Read this reflection alongside her specific experiences of language, education, friendship, and access.

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Source: The Story of My Life , Part I, Chapter XV

Edition: Part I: autobiographical narrative

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From The Story of My Life

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