An Address On The Occasion Of The Presentation By Members Of His Family Of Thomas Story Kirkbride, To The College Of Physicians (1898)

""An Address On The Occasion Of The Presentation By Members Of His Family Of Thomas Story Kirkbride, To The College Of Physicians (1898)"" is a book written by John Bassett Chapin. The book is a speech given by the author at the presentation of Thomas Story Kirkbride's papers to the College of Physicians in 1898. Kirkbride was a prominent physician and psychiatrist who is best known for his work on the design and management of mental hospitals in the mid-19th century. The book provides an overview of Kirkbride's life and work, as well as his contributions to the field of psychiatry. It also includes a discussion of the importance of preserving Kirkbride's papers and the role they can play in advancing our understanding of mental health and the history of psychiatry. Overall, ""An Address On The Occasion Of The Presentation By Members Of His Family Of Thomas Story Kirkbride, To The College Of Physicians (1898)"" is an informative and insightful book that sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in the history of mental health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.