Ten Days in a Mad House (Mint Editions (Visibility for Disability, Health and Wellness))
by Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly goes undercover in a New York asylum, documenting neglect and mistreatment that sparked calls for reform.
About This Book
Ten Days in a Mad House recounts Nellie Bly's bold decision to feign insanity and enter Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum.
Her firsthand account reveals the harsh realities faced by patients and the shortcomings of institutional care.
Originally published as a series of articles, the work helped spur public debate and reform efforts.
This edition is part of the Mint Editions Visibility for Disability, Health and Wellness series.
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