Memoirs of the Reverend John Townsend is a biographical account of the life of John Townsend, the founder of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb and the Congregational School. Originally published in 1831, the book provides a detailed description of Townsend's early life, education, and career as a minister. It also chronicles his efforts to establish the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, which became a model institution for the education and care of deaf...