In this remarkable memoir, George Matthews Bennett recounts his experiences as a bone-setter in the mid-19th century. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine and massage techniques, Bennett describes his successes in treating a wide range of injuries and ailments, from broken bones to rheumatism. He also defends his controversial profession against accusations of quackery and charlatanism. This book is a fascinating insight into the world of 19th century medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.