Diary Written in the Provincial Lunatic Asylum

Written in the late 19th century, 'Diary Written in the Provincial Lunatic Asylum' is a firsthand account by Mary Huestis Pengilly, who was committed to an asylum by her sons. In her diary, she details the brutal conditions and treatment she endured during her stay. After her release, Pengilly advocates for reform by bringing attention to the abuses at the asylum, making this work a significant document in the history of mental health treatment and women's rights.