The Train of Thought: An Experimental Study of the Insane is a book written by Clara Harrison Town in 1909. The book is an in-depth exploration of the mental state of people who are considered insane. Town uses an experimental approach to her study, examining the thought processes of her subjects and analyzing the ways in which their minds work.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of mental illness. Town discusses the symptoms of insanity, the different types of mental disorders, and the various treatments that were available at the time. She also examines the social and cultural factors that contribute to mental illness, and the ways in which society treats those who are considered insane.Throughout the book, Town uses case studies and personal anecdotes to illustrate her points. She also includes a number of photographs and illustrations to help readers better understand the subject matter.The Train of Thought: An Experimental Study of the Insane is a groundbreaking work that helped to shape the field of psychology and psychiatry. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history of mental health treatment, as well as those who are interested in understanding the complex workings of the human mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.