The Herriges Horror in Philadelphia A Full History of the Whole Affair. A Man Kept in a Dark Cage Like a Wild Beast for Twenty Years, As Alleged, in His Own Mother's and Brother's House

"The Herriges Horror in Philadelphia" by Anonymous is a historical true crime story exposing the terrible treatment of John Herriges, supposedly held against his will in a cramped, cage-like space for twenty years by his own mother and brother. The book tells the story of Mrs. Gibson, a nosy neighbor who noticed strange things happening in the house and reported them to the police, which led to the awful truth about John's long-term imprisonment being revealed. As the inquiry continues, the book shows just how badly John was treated, how the townspeople reacted, and how angry everyone was after he was saved. It also uncovers the deep discussions about what could make a family do such a thing, especially when mental health is involved. The tone of the book mirrors the social upheaval that resulted from this terrible discovery.