Gheel: The City Of The Simple (1869) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166592585)

Gheel: The City Of The Simple is a historical non-fiction book written by William Pitt Byrne and originally published in 1869. The book is a comprehensive account of the Belgian city of Gheel, which was known for its unique approach to treating mental illness in the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed history of the city and its inhabitants, including the rise of Gheel as a center for mental health treatment, the development of the Gheel method, and the role of the city's religious institutions in caring for the mentally ill. Byrne also explores the lives of some of the most famous patients who sought treatment in Gheel, including Saint Dymphna, a patron saint of mental illness. He describes the various treatments used in Gheel, including the use of music, art, and physical labor, and provides insight into the daily lives of patients and their families. Overall, Gheel: The City Of The Simple is a fascinating look at a unique approach to mental health treatment that has had a lasting impact on the field of psychiatry. It offers valuable insights into the history of mental health care and the ways in which communities can come together to support those struggling with mental illness.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: William Pitt Byrne
ISBN-10: 1166592588
ISBN-13: 9781166592585
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d