Ten Days in a Mad-House, by Nelly Bly, provides an insightful perspective into the way that the mentally ill were treated during the latter part of the 19th Century. Nellie's intrusion into this world is nothing short of frightening. The most shocking aspect of Bly's expose' isn't the way patients were treated, but rather the ease with which a moderately sane person could find herself taken out of society and placed in a world where madness was the norm. A wonderful short read, and a must for anyone studying late 19th century society (sane or insane).
- ISBN10 1300243082
- ISBN13 9781300243083
- Publish Date 13 March 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English