I gave this book five stars out of deference to the author, Samuel Hopkins Adams.He earned his place in history as a relentless muckraking journalist and, later, as an essayist and author. I have a 1912 issue of this book. That's the year when Mr. Adams published his final two articles in "Collier's."

I do have an concern regarding the publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Really, there is no excuse for misspelling the author's name! His surname is "Adams" (note the "s"), not "Adam." This error is repeated inside the book as well, not just the cover. Also, Mr. Adams' byline while alive, what he chose to be called professionally, was Samuel Hopkins Adams. The cover of the book just has "Samuel Adam."

While on the topic of the book cover, the image used seems really out of place. What link does this photograph have with the issue of safe drugs and foods and quackery in the U.S. during the early 20th century?

I'm glad the publisher desires to put excellent books and e-books in the hands of readers and encourages today's audience to engage in books published 100+ years ago, but Mr. Adams was an exacting man with an eye for detail. Give the man the respect he deserves by at least publishing his name correctly. ( )