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Life of Dorothea Lynde Dix by Francis Tiffany
by Loyal Books
A biography of a woman who advocated for the humane treatment of people with mental illness. As a young woman travelling overseas, Dorothea Dix met with people who were interested in reforming how the mentally ill were treated. Returning to America, she pushed for changes and proper care for these individuals, meeting with strong resistance. Her work ultimately resulted in social reform and the creation of asylums. Dorothea Dix was a tireless crusader and instrumental in important social reforms in the United States and the world. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli
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Preface
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Chapter 1 - Birth and Ancestry
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Chapter 2 - Begins Teaching in Boston
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Chapter 3 - The Island of St. Croix
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Chapter 4 - The Model School and its Penalty
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Chapter 5 - In Liverpool England
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Chapter 6 - The Older Theories of Insanity
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Chapter 7 - The Breaking of a New Day
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Chapter 8 - The Descent into Inferno
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Chapter 9 - Success of the First Memorial
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Chapter 10 - Rhode Island Next
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Chapter 11 - My First Born Child
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Chapter 12 - "In Journeyings Often"
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Chapter 13 - "Veni, Vidi, Vici!"
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Chapter 14 - The Burden Growing Heavier
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Chapter 15 - The Five Million Acre Bill
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Chapter 16 - The 12,225,000 Acre Bill (Sessions 1850-51)
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Chapter 17 - Again the 12,225,000 Acre Bill ! (Sessions 1852-54)
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Chapter 18 - The Presidential Veto
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Chapter 19 - In England Again
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Chapter 20 - Sable Island
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Chapter 21 - The American Invader
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Chapter 22 - The Royal Commission
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Chapter 23 - The Channel Islands
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Chapter 24 - On the Continent
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Chapter 25 - Still on the Continent
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Chapter 26 - At Home and at Work Again
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Chapter 27 - Till the Outbreak of War
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Chapter 28 - Outbreak of War
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Chapter 29 - Builds a Monument
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Chapter 30 - Resumes Hospital Work
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Chapter 31 - The Last of Work
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Chapter 32 - Summary
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A biography of a woman who advocated for the humane treatment of people with mental illness. As a young woman travelling overseas, Dorothea Dix met with people who were interested in reforming how the mentally ill were treated. Returning to America, she pushed for changes and proper care for these individuals, meeting with strong resistance. Her work ultimately resulted in social reform and the creation of asylums. Dorothea Dix was a tireless crusader and instrumental in important social reforms in the United States and the world. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli
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