Ten Days in a Mad-house

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The narrative follows Nellie Bly's daring undercover investigation as she feigns insanity to gain admission to a notorious asylum on Blackwell's Island. Through her firsthand experience, she exposes the shocking conditions and mistreatment of patients, shedding light on the dark realities of mental health care in the late 19th century. This unaltered reprint of the 1887 edition captures her courageous pursuit of truth and social reform, making it a significant historical document.