This fascinating collection of case studies from the early years of psychiatry provides a unique insight into the minds of the mentally ill. Written by William Perfect, a leading figure in the field of early psychiatric medicine, the book covers a wide range of cases, from melancholia to mania. Perfect's humane and insightful approach to the treatment of mental illness remains an inspiration to doctors and caregivers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.