Observations of the Nature, Kinds, Causes, and Prevention of Insanity, Lunacy, or Madness
Interested in reading more about this topic? The following public domain book, published in 1782, examines (now historical/antiquated) causes and treatments for insanity. Please remember to keep a historical perspective when viewing this information.
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⁘ Works Cited ⁘
- The Lexington Leader, 9 December 1949
- The Lexington Leader, 12 December 1952
- Thomas Arnold. (1782). Observations on the nature, kinds, causes, and prevention of insanity, lunacy, or madness : Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1816 : Internet Archive. London: Printed by G. Ireland, for G. Robinson, in Pater-Noster-Row, and T. Cadell, in the Strand.
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