Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours

"Geoffery Gambado" by Richard Cobbold is a comical tale from the 1800s about a doctor who believes horseback riding is the best medicine for sadness and worry. The story follows Dr. Geoffery Gambado as he becomes a riding enthusiast after a horse-dealer helped him overcome his own blues. He starts prescribing rides for his patients instead of pills, which makes for some funny situations and highlights how people viewed mental health back then. Dr. Gambado becomes known for his unusual methods, all while the book pokes fun at old-fashioned medical treatments and society's views towards mental health.