Twenty-Five Years With The Insane (1885)

""Twenty-Five Years With The Insane"" is a non-fiction book written by Daniel Putnam and first published in 1885. The book is a personal account of Putnam's experience working as a superintendent in various insane asylums in the United States for a period of twenty-five years. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Putnam's work with the insane. He discusses the various treatments and therapies used during the time period, as well as the living conditions of the patients. Putnam also shares his observations on the behavior and mental states of the patients, and reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in the field of mental health.Throughout the book, Putnam emphasizes the importance of treating the insane with dignity and respect, and advocates for better care and treatment of the mentally ill. He also offers insights into the history of mental health care in the United States, and the evolution of attitudes towards mental illness during the late 19th century.Overall, ""Twenty-Five Years With The Insane"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of mental health care during the late 19th century, and offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of working with the mentally ill.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.