Memorial. To the Legislature of Massachusetts [protesting Against the Confinement of Insane Persons and Idiots in Almshouses and Prisons]

Dorothea Dix was a pioneering reformer in the field of mental health, and this book is a powerful testament to her work. Focusing on her efforts to improve the treatment of those with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mental health care in America.