but since there were no real seats of higher learning, there were probably no
doctors as we know them today. (Any gathered manucripts were kept by the
kings or stewards. Ex. Denethor and the manuscripts kept at Minas
Tirith) There were probably herb masters (or more likely mistresses *see
my screen name*) that passed on wisdom of previous generations. Elrond
was known (I think) for his prowess in healing partly because of being an
powerful Elf King, but also because of his knowledge of herbs.
In the shire I'm guessing they had herbalists and
midwives.
