The Prisoners' Hidden Life Or Insane Asylums Unveiled (1868) - Hardcover

by Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard (Author)

The Prisoners' Hidden Life Or Insane Asylums Unveiled is a book written by Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard in 1868. The book is a detailed account of Packard's own experiences as a patient in an insane asylum in the mid-19th century. Packard was committed to the asylum by her husband, who claimed that she was insane because she did not agree with his religious beliefs. The book describes the inhumane treatment of patients in the asylum, including physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and isolation. Packard also exposes the corrupt practices of the doctors and staff, who used their power to keep patients incarcerated for their own financial gain. The book sheds light on the mistreatment of the mentally ill during this time period and sparked a movement for reform in the treatment of the mentally ill. Packard's personal experiences and her advocacy for change in the mental health system make this book an important historical document in the fight for human rights and dignity for all individuals.As Demonstrated By The Report Of The Investigating Committee Of The Legislature Of Illinois, Together With Mrs. Packard's Coadjutors' Testimony.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.