The True History of the Elephant Man

Howell, Michael; Ford, Peter

ISBN 10: 014005622X / ISBN 13: 9780140056228

Published by Viking Penguin Group, Harmondsworth. Middlesex., 1980

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The story of Joseph Carey Merrick whose tragic life and Extraordianary fate are told in this book Paperback. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The True History of the Elephant Man
• Publisher: Viking Penguin Group, Harmondsworth. Middlesex.
• Publication Date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 014005622X
• ISBN 13: 9780140056228
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Reprint
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Autobiographies -Biography sociology -

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Synopsis

This book tells the story of the life of one man who suffered from neurofibromatosis. Through horrible physical deformities which were almost impossible to describe, Joseph Merrick spent much of his life exhibited as a fairground freak until even 19th century sensibilities could take it no more. Hounded, persecuted and starving he ended up being rescued by the distinguished surgeon Frederick Treves. To Treves's surprise he discovered, during the course of their friendship, that lurking beneath the mass of Merrick's corrupting flesh lived a spirit that was as courageous as it had been tortured, and a nature as gentle and dignified as it had been deprived and tormented.

About the Author

Michael Howell studied medicine at the University of Birmingham before going on to become a medical officer in the British Army. A specialist in children's diseases he eventually became a family doctor in general practice, a vocation he pursued until his death in 1986