Reminiscences of The Elephant Man, Hardcover/Frederick Treves

Tragic as the life of Joseph Merrick was, Sir Frederick Treves ' compassion for and friendship with the Elephant Man is to be celebrated. Though the doctor's studies couldn't cure his patient, the time that Treves spent with him revealed a side of Merrick that had been hidden away. The Elephant Man's intellect, joy in the little things, and positive attitude despite his challenges were a triumph of humanity. This text is reprinted from Treves' 1923 book, The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences . The newspaper articles that follow share additional details of Merrick's life and death.