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James Richard Cocke (1863 – April 12, 1900), who had been blind since infancy, was an American physician, homeopath, and a pioneer hypnotherapist. == Early life == He was born in the South of the United States, and had been totally blind since he was an infant.〔''The Chicago Tribune'', 30 November 1896.〕 His sight had been completely destroyed when acid was accidentally applied to his eyes when he was just three weeks old.〔''The Chicago Tribune'', 2 January 1897.〕 He moved to Boston around 1885.〔''The Chicago Tribune'', 13 April 1900.〕 He was considered to be "highly educated"; and, despite his total blindness, "was able to go around the city at will", and "could play a piano with much skill":〔''The Chicago Tribune'', 13 April 1900.〕 :"Dr. James P.() Cocke of Boston, though blind, is one of the most enthusiastic bicycle riders. He rides a duplicate with Mrs. Cocke."〔''The Chicago Tribune'', 6 August 1896.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James Richard Cocke」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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