The Herriges Horror in Philadelphia by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
LoC No. 01001107
Title The Herriges Horror in Philadelphia
A Full History of the Whole Affair. A Man Kept in a Dark Cage Like a Wild Beast for Twenty Years, As Alleged, in His Own Mother's and Brother's House
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Herriges Horror in Philadelphia" by Anonymous is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles a harrowing case of human cruelty involving John Herriges, a man who was allegedly imprisoned in a small cage-like room for nearly two decades by his own family, specifically his brother and mother. It serves as a chilling exploration of the depths of inhumanity that can exist even within familial relationships. The narrative unfolds through the discovery of John Herriges' plight by a neighbor, Mrs. Gibson, who witnesses peculiar behaviors from the barred window of the Herriges house. After realizing the man's condition, she and her family report the situation to the authorities, leading to a police intervention. As the story develops, it reveals the horrifying details of John's confinement, the responses of various community members, and the subsequent outcry that follows his rescue. The public reaction, including an attempted mob action against the Herriges family, and the discussions around their motivations create a vivid picture of societal outrage in response to the documented abuses, all while also shedding light on the complexities of mental illness and family responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Mentally ill -- Commitment and detention
Subject Mentally ill -- Care
Subject Herriges, John
Subject Mentally ill -- Family relationships
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EBook-No. 38282
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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