A Diplomatic Adventure

S. Weir Mitchell was an American physician and author, best known for his pioneering work in neurology and for developing the ＂rest cure,＂ a controversial treatment for nervous disorders, particularly in women. His medical background greatly influenced his fiction, where he often explored themes of illness, mental health, and the psychological toll of war. Notable works include Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker, a historical novel set during the American Revolution, and The Case of George Dedlow, a story about a Civil War amputee. Mitchell’s legacy bridges both medical and literary worlds.