Quacks of Old London - Hardcover

by C. J. S. Thompson (Author)

""Quacks of Old London"" is a historical book written by C. J. S. Thompson that explores the world of medical quackery in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book delves into the lives and practices of various quacks, charlatans, and imposters who claimed to have the cure for various illnesses and diseases. Thompson provides vivid descriptions of the different types of quackery that existed during this time, including the sale of fake medicines, the use of questionable medical devices, and the promotion of bizarre and often dangerous treatments. The book also examines the social and cultural factors that allowed quackery to thrive in London during this period, including the lack of regulation in the medical industry and the public's general distrust of traditional doctors. Overall, ""Quacks of Old London"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medical quackery and the colorful characters who practiced it in the past.1928. Advertising was the mainspring of the quacks who flocked to London and became prominent in the social life of the time. Included in this book, for the first time, are many rare, quaintly worded effusions, with their rhymes and curious illustrations, used by the quacks of the day in their advertising. A sample of the contents includes chapters entitled: origin of the quack doctor; famous quacks in the time of the Stuarts; quack astrologers and fortune tellers; notorious London quacks and their remedies; foreign quacks; old quack medicines; quacks of Covent Garden and Piccadilly, and Brodum, Solomon and Graham.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.