New York: Random House. 1946. Edition: First Edition., Binding: Publisher’s full green cloth boards. Gilt lettering on upper and spine. No dust jacket., Notes: Mary Jane Ward (1905 - 1981) was an American novelist whose semi-autobiographical book The Snake Pit, which tells the story of a woman’s recovery from mental illness, was made into an Oscar-winning film. Ward's story has been credited with helping change public opinion on the condition of state psychiatric hospitals and the need for legislation to improve conditions for the mentally ill., Size: 8vo.(203x135 mm). , Illustration: A very good example of this notable semi-autobiographical work. With book review by Henry Seidel Canby loosely inserted., Provenance: Ex-Libris Denis J. Chretien; embossed stamp on title. , Category: Book Literature; Book Medical; Book Women;. Spine sunned, occasional light marks to boards. Interior lightly toned, else clean and crisp. Item #B6837

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