Description of the Retreat : An Institution Near York for Insane Persons of the Society of Friends

Description of the Retreat : An Institution Near York for Insane Persons of the Society of Friends

by Tuke, Samuel

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£12.60

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xi, 226pp [4]. A facsimile reprint of Samuel Tuke's 1813 text. In laminated card covers (one corner very slightly lifting, a couple of tiny marks on back cover). Internally neat, clean and bright. Tight. Founded by his grandfather, William Tuke, Samuel's description of the Retreat helped to popularise the moral treatment method of restoring self-esteem and self-control. for those with a range of ailments. Small 8vo.

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Publication Year:	Not specified
Publisher:	Bibliolife
Printing:	Not specified
Binding Condition:	Very Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Protection:	Not specified
Language:	English
Weight:	0.9
Size:	8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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Local Interest and History - Yorkshire and Humberside Medicine, Pharmacology and History of Medical Science

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CSP Dec 22

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