Della Tarantola E Del Tarantismo - (Hardback or Cased Book)

Della Tarantola E Del Tarantismo is a historical account of tarantism, a psychological illness characterized by a peculiar form of agitation, that was once widely believed to result from the bite of a tarantula spider. Written by Doctor Giuseppe M. Carusi, this memoir explores the phenomenon of tarantism in Southern Italy, offering insights into its cultural, social, and medical aspects. The book delves into the traditional beliefs, rituals, and therapeutic practices associated with tarantism, shedding light on the historical context and the societal impact of this unique ailment.Carusi's work provides valuable historical documentation of a once-prevalent condition and offers a glimpse into the folklore and medical practices of the time. This book is essential reading for those interested in medical history, cultural anthropology, and the social history of Italy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Giuseppe M. Carusi
• | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00042 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1024845974
• | ISBN-13: 9781024845976