The life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough with ... anecdotes of his exploits in hunting, card-playing, &c., some particulars relative to the expedition against the rebels in 1745 ...; and also a succinct account of his various contracts for making roads, erecting bridges ... in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire ...

"The Life of John Metcalf, commonly called Blind Jack of Knaresborough" by John Metcalf is a late 1700s biography of an amazing person. It shares the life of John Metcalf, who was blind from childhood yet lived an extraordinary life. This included hunting, building roads, and fighting as a soldier in a rebellion. The book tells of his toughness and all of the assistance he received from people. The story begins with his early years, explaining how he became blind from smallpox and how he learned to live independently in Knaresborough. He swam, fished, and moved around the countryside as well as hung out with friends, hunted and climbed trees. The beginning of the book highlights his lively personality and funny stories.