A Narrative Of The Treatment Experienced By A Gentleman, During A State Of Mental Derangement: Designed To Explain The Causes And The Nature Of Insani (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164540533)

""A Narrative Of The Treatment Experienced By A Gentleman, During A State Of Mental Derangement: Designed To Explain The Causes And The Nature Of Insanity"" is a book written by John Thomas Perceval in 1840. The book is a personal account of Perceval's own experience with mental illness and the treatment he received during his time in an asylum. Perceval's narrative is designed to provide readers with an understanding of the causes and nature of insanity. He describes his own symptoms and experiences, as well as the various treatments he received, including bloodletting, purging, and cold baths. The book also includes Perceval's observations on the state of mental health care in his time, including the use of restraints and the lack of understanding of mental illness. He argues for a more humane and compassionate approach to treating those with mental illness. Overall, ""A Narrative Of The Treatment Experienced By A Gentleman, During A State Of Mental Derangement"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of those with mental illness in the 19th century and the evolution of mental health care.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

Author: John Thomas Perceval
ISBN-10: 116454053X
ISBN-13: 9781164540533
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 462
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d