Prince of Quacks
Prince of Quacks

Author: Timothy B. Riordan

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-03-07

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 078645511X

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This is a biography of the controversial and flamboyant nineteenth century doctor Francis Tumblety. The doctor's exploits include arrests for complicity in the Lincoln assassination, selling abortion drugs, killing patients, indecent assault, and scrutiny as a possible suspect in the "Jack the Ripper" murders. Tumblety's sheen of respectability appeared crafted to cover his homosexuality and his provocative fields of practice.

Psychological Consequences of the American Civil War
Psychological Consequences of the American Civil War

Author: R. Gregory Lande

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-01-26

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1476626944

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The conclusion of America's Civil War set off an ongoing struggle as a fractured society suffered the psychological consequences of four years of destruction, deprivation and distrust. Veterans experienced climbing rates of depression, suicide, mental illness, crime, and alcohol and drug abuse. Survivors, leery of conventional medicine and traditional religion, sought out quacks and spiritualists as cult memberships grew. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons.