Description of the Retreat : An Institution Near York for Insane Persons of the Society of Friends

Author(s): Tuke, Samuel

Binding:	Softcover
Volume Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	N/A
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	Bibliolife
Publication Place:	United Kingdom
Book ID:	012925
Catalogue(s):	Local Interest and History - Yorkshire and Humberside ◇ Medicine, Pharmacology and History of Medical Science

xi, 226pp [4]. A facsimile reprint of Samuel Tuke's 1813 text. In laminated card covers (one corner very slightly lifting, a couple of tiny marks on back cover). Internally neat, clean and bright. Tight. Founded by his grandfather, William Tuke, Samuel's description of the Retreat helped to popularise the moral treatment method of restoring self-esteem and self-control. for those with a range of ailments. Small 8vo.

Keywords:

Insanity The Retreat Yorkshire