Henry Fawcett was one of the most remarkable figures of 19th century British politics. Despite being blinded in a hunting accident at the age of 25, he went on to become a respected economist, a successful politician, and a leading advocate for women's suffrage. This biography offers a compelling account of Fawcett's life and achievements, as well as his enduring legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.