Representative Deaf Persons of the United States of America is a book written by James Ernst Gallaher and published in 1898. The book contains portraits and character sketches of prominent deaf individuals who were engaged in higher pursuits of life at the time. Gallaher, who was himself deaf, sought to showcase the accomplishments of deaf individuals and their contributions to society. The book includes profiles of individuals from various fields, such as education, law, literature, and the arts. The portraits and sketches provide insight into the lives and achievements of these individuals, as well as their experiences as members of the deaf community. Overall, Representative Deaf Persons of the United States of America is a valuable historical resource that sheds light on the contributions of deaf individuals to American society in the late 19th century.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.