Terrible Tractoration! A Poetical Petition Against Galvanizing Trumpery And The Perkinistic Institution (1803) - Thomas Green Fessenden - Bog

Terrible Tractoration! A Poetical Petition Against Galvanizing Trumpery And The Perkinistic Institution is a book written by Thomas Green Fessenden in 1803. The book is a satirical poem that criticizes the use of galvanism and Perkinism, two popular medical practices of the time. Fessenden uses humor and wit to mock the practitioners of these methods and their supposed ability to cure diseases. The poem is divided into several sections, each targeting a different aspect of the medical practices. The book was well-received at the time of its publication and is considered a significant work of satire from the early 19th century.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.