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Book Synopsis: Ten Days in a Mad-House (1887) is a book by American investigative journalist Nellie Bly. For her first assignment for Joseph Pulitzer’s famed New York World newspaper, Bly went undercover as a patient at a notorious insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island. Spending ten days there, she recorded the abuses and neglect she witnessed, turning her research into a sensational two-part story for the New York World later published as Ten Days in a Mad-House.

Checking into a New York boardinghouse under a false identity, Bly began acting in a disturbed, unsettling manner, prompting the police to be summoned. In a courtroom the next morning, she claimed to be suffering from amnesia, leading to her diagnosis as insane from several doctors. Sent to the Women’s Lunatic Asylum, Bly spent ten days witnessing and experiencing rampant abuse and neglect. There, she noticed that many of the patient"s, who were constantly beaten and belittled by violent nurses and staff members, seemed perfectly sane or showed signs of having their conditions severely worsened during their time at the asylum. Served spoiled food, forced to live in squalor, and given ice-cold baths by unsympathetic attendants, the patients she met during her stay seemed as though abandoned by a city that had sent them there for the supposed purpose of healing. Showcasing her skill as a reporter and true pioneer of investigative journalism, Bly published her story to a captivated and inspired audience, setting in motion a process of reform that would change the city’s approach to its asylums for the better.

With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Nellie Bly’s Ten Days in a Mad-House is a classic work of American investigative journalism reimagined for modern readers.

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Discover the captivating and eye-opening story of Nellie Bly's Ten Days in a Mad-House, now available in a stunning Mint Editions version. Nellie Bly, an American investigative journalist, fearlessly delves into the dark realities of a notorious insane asylum on Blackwell's Island. Through her undercover investigation, she exposes the shocking abuses and neglect that she witnessed during her ten-day stay. This powerful book sheds light on the injustices of the past and inspires a vital conversation about disability, health, and wellness.

Step back in time and witness Nellie Bly's courageous journey as she checks into a New York boardinghouse with a false identity, immersing herself in a disturbed and unsettling role. The resulting courtroom drama and subsequent diagnosis of insanity reveal a chilling truth about the treatment of individuals with mental health conditions during that era. Bly's account exposes the brutal realities faced by patients who were beaten, belittled, and subjected to deplorable conditions by violent nurses and staff members.

In this meticulously designed Mint Editions version, readers can fully immerse themselves in Bly's remarkable investigative journalism. With a beautifully crafted cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition showcases the timeless importance of her groundbreaking work. Bly's courageous reporting sparked a much-needed reform, leading to significant changes in the city's approach to its asylums.

Experience the gripping pages of Nellie Bly's Ten Days in a Mad-House and unravel the shocking truth about the treatment of the mentally ill. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggles they faced and the injustices they endured. This Mint Editions version is a must-read for those interested in American history, investigative journalism, and the fight for improved disability rights. Join us on this transformative journey by securing your copy today!

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