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“I answered the summons of the grand jury with pleasure, because I longed to help those of God's most unfortunate children whom I had left prisoners behind me. If I could not bring them that boon of all boons, liberty, I hoped at least to influence others to make life more bearable for them.”

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Ten Days in a Mad-House

This book offers a firsthand perspective on the conditions and treatment within a psychiatric facility during the late 18th century, providing insight into the early practices of mental health care. more

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Brad Ricca

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