Facts Worth Knowing: Falsehoods Exposed, The Truth About Patent Medicines (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436843584)

Facts Worth Knowing: Falsehoods Exposed, The Truth About Patent Medicines is a book written by an anonymous author known only as ""Collier's Man"" in 1908. The book is a comprehensive expose of the fraudulent practices of the patent medicine industry during the early 20th century in the United States. The author presents a wealth of information about the ingredients and effectiveness of various patent medicines, revealing that many of them contained harmful substances such as opium, alcohol, and cocaine. The book also exposes the deceptive marketing tactics used by these companies to promote their products, including false testimonials, misleading claims, and outright lies.In addition to exposing the dangers of patent medicines, the author provides advice on how to identify and avoid these fraudulent products. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the complex issues involved.Overall, Facts Worth Knowing: Falsehoods Exposed, The Truth About Patent Medicines is an important historical document that sheds light on the dark side of the early pharmaceutical industry in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, consumer protection, or the power of advertising and marketing.Mercenary And Selfish Character Of Attack On Popular Household Remedies By Yellow Journals And Doctors������� Organizations.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: Collier's Man
ISBN-10: 1436843588
ISBN-13: 9781436843584
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.15d