Ten Days in a Mad-House; or, Nellie Bly's Experience on Blackwell's Island. by Bly
"Ten Days in a Mad-House; or, Nellie Bly's Experience on Blackwell's Island" by Nellie Bly is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Bly's daring undercover investigation as she feigns insanity in order to enter the notorious Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum and expose the horrific treatment of patients. Through her courageous efforts, she aims to reveal the dark realities within the walls of the asylum and advocate
for better conditions for the mentally ill. The opening of the book sets the stage for Bly's ambitious mission as she details her commitment to immersing herself in the role of a mentally ill person to collect firsthand experiences. She describes her preparation for this ordeal, including practicing her portrayal of insanity and arranging for her commitment under the pseudonym "Nellie Brown." Bly expresses her initial doubts about deceiving the medical professionals who would evaluate her sanity, alongside a growing awareness of the power dynamics at play within such institutions. The beginning of this gripping account captures Bly's determination to uncover the truth about asylum life, showcasing her blend of fear, excitement, and empathy for those truly suffering within its walls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bly, Nellie, 1864-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Ten Days in a Mad-House; or, Nellie Bly's Experience on Blackwell's Island. Feigning Insanity in Order to Reveal Asylum Horrors. The Trying Ordeal of the New York World's Girl Correspondent. |
| Alternate Title | 10 Days in a Mad-House |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Days_in_a_Mad-House |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | N.Y. City Lunatic Asylum |
| Subject | Bly, Nellie, 1864-1922 |
| Subject | Mentally ill -- Commitment and detention -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Psychiatric hospitals -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Psychiatric hospital care -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Women -- Mental health services -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Women patients -- New York (State) -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59899 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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