Joseph Boruwlaski / Mr. Carrieres / MrCarrieres
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Memoirs of the Celebrated Dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, A Polish Gentleman (1788) is an autobiographical account of the life of Joseph Boruwlaski, a famous Polish dwarf who lived in the 18th century. The book is written by Boruwlaski himself and covers his childhood, his travels throughout Europe, and his experiences as a performer in various courts and societies.Boruwlaski was born in 1739 in Poland and grew up in a family of average height. However, he stopped growing at the age of three and remained only 39 inches tall for the rest of his life. Despite his small stature, Boruwlaski was highly intelligent and educated, speaking several languages fluently.The book details Boruwlaski’s travels throughout Europe, where he performed for royalty and the aristocracy. He describes the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy and the customs and traditions of the countries he visited. Boruwlaski also provides insight into the challenges he faced as a person with dwarfism, including discrimination and ridicule.Memoirs of the Celebrated Dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, A Polish Gentleman provides a unique perspective on life in the 18th century and the experiences of a person with dwarfism during that time. The book is an important historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life of Joseph Boruwlaski or the history of dwarfism.This Book Is In English And French.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
