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Ten Days in a Mad-House

in: Memoirs
Summary:

The book is a first-person account of the author's undercover investigation into the deplorable conditions of the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island. Posing as a patient, she exposes the mistreatment and abuse faced by the inmates, leading to public outcry and reform in mental health care.

Key points:

1. Investigative Journalism: Nellie Bly's book is a pioneering example of undercover journalism, focusing on the mistreatment of mental patients.

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