Life of Dorothea Lynde Dix
Francis Tiffany
Play
Length 16 h 16 min
Chapters 32
First published 1891
A biography of a woman who advocated for the humane treatment of people with mental illness. As a young woman travelling overseas, Dorothea Dix met with people who were interested in reforming how the mentally ill were treated. Returning to America, she pushed for changes and proper care for these individuals, meeting with strong resistance. Her work ultimately resulted in social reform and the creation of asylums. Dorothea Dix was a tireless crusader and instrumental in important social reforms in the United States and the world. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli
Chapters
1
Preface Read by PhyllisV 16:30
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Chapter 2 - Begins Teaching in Boston Read by PhyllisV 31:33
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Chapter 3 - The Island of St. Croix Read by PhyllisV 21:40
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Chapter 4 - The Model School and its Penalty Read by PhyllisV 20:25
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Chapter 5 - In Liverpool England Read by PhyllisV 22:04
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Chapter 6 - The Older Theories of Insanity Read by PhyllisV 17:35
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Chapter 7 - The Breaking of a New Day Read by PhyllisV 31:50
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Chapter 8 - The Descent into Inferno Read by PhyllisV 29:06
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Chapter 9 - Success of the First Memorial Read by PhyllisV 28:29
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Chapter 10 - Rhode Island Next Read by PhyllisV 24:56
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Chapter 11 - My First Born Child Read by PhyllisV 41:18
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Chapter 12 - "In Journeyings Often" Read by PhyllisV 30:28
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Chapter 13 - "Veni, Vidi, Vici!" Read by PhyllisV 40:43
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Chapter 14 - The Burden Growing Heavier Read by PhyllisV 39:07
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Chapter 15 - The Five Million Acre Bill Read by PhyllisV 34:31
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Chapter 16 - The 12,225,000 Acre Bill (Sessions 1850-51) Read by PhyllisV 16:16
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Chapter 17 - Again the 12,225,000 Acre Bill ! (Sessions 1852-54) Read by PhyllisV 13:54
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Chapter 18 - The Presidential Veto Read by PhyllisV 19:11
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Chapter 19 - In England Again Read by PhyllisV 17:59
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Chapter 20 - Sable Island Read by PhyllisV 50:34
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Chapter 21 - The American Invader Read by PhyllisV 29:03
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Chapter 22 - The Royal Commission Read by PhyllisV 41:57
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Chapter 23 - The Channel Islands Read by PhyllisV 52:09
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Chapter 24 - On the Continent Read by PhyllisV 40:54
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Chapter 25 - Still on the Continent Read by PhyllisV 32:49
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Chapter 26 - At Home and at Work Again Read by PhyllisV 48:29
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Chapter 27 - Till the Outbreak of War Read by PhyllisV 12:09
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Chapter 28 - Outbreak of War Read by PhyllisV 32:19
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Chapter 29 - Builds a Monument Read by PhyllisV 11:27
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Chapter 30 - Resumes Hospital Work Read by PhyllisV 26:39
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Chapter 31 - The Last of Work Read by PhyllisV 39:25
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Chapter 32 - Summary Read by PhyllisV 30:37
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