The Journal of Texas Archeology and History is pleased to announce publication of an excellent article by Carol A. Macaulay-Jameson (Senior Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, Baylor University, Retired), entitled “Patent Medicines and American Healthcare of the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries.” Inspired by the abundance of pharmaceutical bottles on mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century archeological sites, this fascinating piece of research is a detailed study of the social and health history of patent medicines in the United States. The article is well illustrated with 38 color figures. The author provides a thoroughly-researched historical survey of the state of American healthcare and the rise and popularity of patent medicines during this time period. One anonymous reviewer called it “… one of the best studies of the rationale, popularity, and social/economic role filled by patent medicines that I’ve seen.” Please visit www.JTAH.org to access, read, and download this captivating article. We hope you enjoy it!

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