Download or read book The Age of Agony written by Guy R. Williams and published by Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited. This book was released on 1986 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics of 18th century medical history covered include prenatal care, child care, epidemics, hospital care, surgery, venereal disease, spas and watering-places, psychiatric care (including "Bedlam"), quacks and quakery, medical care for the armed forces, seniors health, and death.