Recollections Of Forty Years - Lyttleton Forbes Winslow - Bog

Recollections of Forty Years is a book written by Lyttleton Forbes Winslow in 1910. It is a first-hand account of some of the most famous criminal lunacy cases in England and America. The book provides a detailed description of the author's experiences and observations during his forty-year career as a physician and psychiatrist. The cases discussed in the book include those of notorious criminals such as Jack the Ripper, Charles J. Guiteau, and William Palmer. Winslow's account of these cases is based on his personal involvement in the trials, as well as his interactions with the accused and their families. The book also includes a discussion of the history and development of psychiatry as a discipline, and the author's views on the treatment of mental illness. Overall, Recollections of Forty Years is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of criminal lunacy and the evolution of psychiatry as a field.Together With Facsimile Letters, Notes, And Other Data Concerning Them.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.