Publisher's Synopsis
The Great American Fraud is a collection of articles written by Samuel Hopkins Adams that exposes the fraudulent practices of the patent medicine industry in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the dangers of quackery and the promotion of untested and often dangerous medicines to the American public. Adams delves into the tactics used by companies to deceive consumers and the lack of regulation by the government. The book includes case studies of individuals who have been harmed by these medicines and highlights the need for reform in the industry. The Great American Fraud is a seminal work that contributed to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, which established the first federal regulations of the food and drug industry in the United States.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.
