true history of the elephant man
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Book Details
- Authors: Michael Howell and Peter Ford
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- ISBN: 0140060200
- Pages: 256
- Published Year: 1983
- Dimensions: 21 x 15 cm
- Condition: Used – Good
About the Book
The True History of the Elephant Man by Michael Howell and Peter Ford is the definitive biography of Joseph Carey Merrick, widely known as the Elephant Man. Drawing on medical records, personal accounts, and historical research, this 256-page paperback explores Merrick’s life, the challenges of his physical deformities, and the societal reactions he faced in Victorian England. The authors offer a compassionate, well-researched portrait that separates myth from reality, presenting Merrick as a complex individual with dignity and humanity.
This edition is in good condition, making it an essential read for those interested in medical history, biography, and human resilience.

