02727cam a22003493u 4500 31185 UtSlPG 20260610133718.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01011927 UtSlPG en iso639-1 RC Tuke, Daniel Hack, 1827-1895 Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-05 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles" by Daniel Hack Tuke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the treatment of the insane throughout British history, focusing particularly on key institutions such as Bethlem Hospital and the York Retreat. It aims to shed light on the evolution of perceptions and treatments related to mental health, contrasting past practices with the more humane approaches advocated for in Tuke's time. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the various methods of treating mental illness in historical contexts, particularly during early medieval times. He highlights the blend of medical practices and superstitions that defined the treatment of the insane among the Saxon people, citing various herbal remedies alongside exorcisms believed to cure demonic possession. Tuke delves into ancient texts, presenting fascinating recipes for potions and physical treatments employed in the past, while also recounting historical anecdotes related to the treatment and perception of individuals deemed "lunatics." Through this introduction, Tuke effectively outlines the scholarly journey that will unfold throughout the book, where he seeks to educate readers about the often grim past of mental health care and its implications for contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mentally ill -- Care Psychiatric hospitals -- Great Britain Mental health laws -- Great Britain Mental illness -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31185 72031 72031