Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York

""Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York"" is a memoir written by John Armstrong Chanler, a former member of the New York State Assembly and a descendant of one of the country's wealthiest families. The book chronicles Chanler's experience of being wrongfully committed to the Bloomingdale Asylum for the Insane in the late 19th century. Chanler describes the conditions of the asylum, including the mistreatment of patients, the lack of medical care, and the corruption of the staff. He also highlights the flaws in the legal system that allowed him to be committed without due process and the difficulty he faced in trying to prove his sanity and gain his release. The book is a scathing indictment of the mental health system and the legal system in New York during the late 1800s. It sheds light on the abuses that occurred in asylums and the lack of protections for individuals who were wrongly accused of mental illness. Overall, ""Four Years Behind The Bars Of Bloomingdale Or The Bankruptcy Of Law In New York"" is a powerful and compelling memoir that offers a unique perspective on the history of mental health care and the legal system in America.A Human Document Based Upon Court Documents.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.