Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428609679)

""Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York"" is a memoir written by John Armstrong Chanler, detailing his experiences of being incarcerated in the Bloomingdale Asylum for the Insane in New York City for four years. Chanler was a member of a prominent New York family and a former congressman, but he was committed to the asylum by his wife and mother-in-law for reasons that he claims were unjustified.The book provides a vivid and detailed account of life in the asylum during the late 19th century, including descriptions of the harsh conditions, mistreatment of patients, and corruption among the staff. Chanler also describes his own struggles with mental illness and his attempts to prove his sanity and gain his release from the asylum.Throughout the book, Chanler argues that his confinement was the result of a corrupt legal system and the abuse of power by his wife and mother-in-law. He also raises broader questions about the treatment of the mentally ill and the need for reform in the asylum system.Overall, ""Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York"" is a powerful and compelling memoir that sheds light on the often-sordid history of mental health treatment in the United States.A Human Document Based Upon Court Documents.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 Armstrong Chanler
ISBN-10: 1428609679
ISBN-13: 9781428609679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 516
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.15d