In 1884, Professor Treves saw Joseph Merrick (known as the "Elephant Man") in a shop across the road from the London Hospital. Being also a teacher at the University, he brought Merrick to the London Hospital as a teaching case, and Merrick lived there until his death in April 1890. This book of "reminiscences" includes the story of the "Elephant Man" as well as other interesting cases from Sir Treves' practice as a doctor. (Summary by Beth Thomas)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
The Elephant Man
41:48 - Chapter 2
The Old Receiving Room
22:41 - Chapter 3
The Twenty Krone Piece
09:45 - Chapter 4
A Cure for Nerves
36:59 - Chapter 5
Two Women
33:26 - Chapter 6
A Sea Lover
12:41 - Chapter 7
A Case of "Heart Failure"
22:32 - Chapter 8
A Restless Night
29:50 - Chapter 9
In Articulo Mortis
43:27 - Chapter 10
The Idol with Hands of Clay
26:06 - Chapter 11
Breaking the News
14:43 - Chapter 12
A Question of Hats
10:10