A. I. Coffin, Doctor or Quack? Healing or Harming? You decide.
Gay Evans
- Organisation:
- Gay Evans
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £55
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 3rd September 2024
- Tagged:
- Quack Doctors | Victorian Quacks | Victorian Medicine
Albert Isaiah Coffin styled himself as a Professor of Medical Botany, a M.D., a Physician, and a Herbalist. He was born in America and arrived in England around 1832-1838. He travelled around the country, delivered various lectures, and published several books and leaflets. He engaged agents and encouraged people to join his friendly societies. He was often a witness at various inquests and trials where he or agents were accused of manslaughter. He was considered a thorn in the side of the established medical profession, especially by a Dr. Letheby. Did his medicines kill or cure? How will you judge him?
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All talks, anywhere via Zoom. I’m based near Derby but happy to travel across the East Midlands. I have been conducting genealogical/family history research for over 37 years. During that time, several talks developed from my research: Derby County Asylum; Annoying Ancestors; Australian Gold Rush; and The Last English Peer hanged for murder. Full list below.
Alongside the talks, I also offer quizzes using vintage household items. They are not the usual question-based quiz, but participants actually get to handle the vintage items whilst trying to determine what they are. This usually ensures that there is plenty of chatter and reminiscing.
NOTE: Zoom talks are £50.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by Gay Evans
- What is it Quiz? Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3
- Annoying Ancestors
- Before the Welfare State
- History of the Postcard
- Last English Peer hanged for murder
- Australian Gold Rush
- Forgotten women - Derby County Asylum
- How many children !!!
- Agricultural Labourers: lives. losses, loves
- Jack the Ripper - who were his victims?
- Rebecca and the Common Lodging House
- Murder in 19th century Derbyshire
- Early Photographers
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