Diary Written in the Provincial Lunatic Asylum
Author: first_name: Mary Huestis
last_name: Pengilly
Language: English
Year: 1885

Mary Pengilly was taken to a Lunatic Asylum by her sons where she kept a diary, which this book is taken from. Mary records the harsh conditions and treatments received at the hands of the nurses during her stay. Once Mary is released she takes it upon herself to make the authorities aware of the situation at the Provincial Lunatic Asylum. (Summary by Elaine Webb)