by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)
Uncover the bizarre and darkly comic true story of one of America's most audacious frauds in S. Weir Mitchell's The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow. The first half is a confession from a man who spent decades posing as a physician—prescribing tonics and performing 'miraculous' treatments while secretly possessing no medical training. The second half is a searing indictment of the medical establishment, exposing how genuine doctors often participated in the quackery they publicly condemned.\n\nMitchell's prose is sharp, satirical, and genuinely funny, turning a confession of fraud into a profound critique of institutional hypocrisy. Whether you're a medical historian, a fan of literary satire, or someone who enjoys a good con artist's tale, this is a must-read. The EPUB edition lets you carry this classic of American literature anywhere.
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Better than expected. The Autobiography of a Quack, and The Case of George Dedlow held my attention most of the way through. Read on Kindle.
