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Learn more about the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America with the American Friends of Lafayette! TravelStorys will debut the 1824 New York State virtual travelogue.
Drinking History: An Evening with Dr. Frank B. Smith, Magnetic Physician
Animal Magnetism? Mesmerists? Science? Quakery? Cures? Drinking History brings you to the Troy home and office of Dr. Frank B. Smith in the year 1891. You will be part of an intimate audience for an interview with the doctor, one of the top magnetic physicians in the country, as he reflects on his profession and his successes in treating patients. Delve into the fascinating world of the science and suspicion that surrounded Dr. Frank B. Smith who took his practice around the country, curing ailments and challenging the field of medicine.