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Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum

Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum

Chase, Hiram

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Biographies GeneralMental HealthPoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 1023237938
ISBN13: 9781023237932
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum offers a compelling and unflinching firsthand account of mental illness and institutionalization in the 19th century. Authored by Hiram Chase, this powerful memoir chronicles his experiences as a patient within a lunatic asylum from August 20th, 1863, to December 20th, 1865.

Chase's writing provides a valuable historical perspective on the treatment of the mentally ill during this era. Explore the daily realities, challenges, and personal struggles faced by individuals confined within the walls of the asylum. This carefully republished edition allows readers to engage directly with an important historical document, offering insights into the social work and medical practices surrounding mental health in 19th-century America. Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the importance of understanding the patient experience.

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