Ten Days in a Mad-House

Ten Days in a Mad-House And Other Stories

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Publisher's Synopsis

In 1887, reporter Nellie Bly went undercover to expose the horrific conditions inside a women's lunatic asylum. Pretending to be mentally ill, Bly was committed to the notorious Blackwell's Island asylum for ten days. Her undercover investigative journalism revealed the neglect, abuse, and violence rampant in the institution meant to care for vulnerable patients.

Published as a groundbreaking exposé in the New York World newspaper, Bly's book "Ten Days in a Mad-House" sparked outraged calls for mental health reform across America. Bly's courageous and unflinching account documented the cruel treatments and inhumane environs inside the real-life "madhouse." Her reporting shed light on a dark corner of 19th century mental healthcare, demanding increased regulation of asylums.

Bly's daring undercover journalism earns her a landmark place both as an advocate for change and a pioneer of investigative reporting. "Ten Days in a Mad-House" remains a testament to the power of truth-telling and Bly's trailblazing voice.

Book information

ISBN: 9781611048988
Publisher: Cedar Lake Classics
Imprint: Cedar Lake Classics
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 120
Weight: 172g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm