02763cam a22003853u 4500 4176 UtSlPG 20260610133122.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 53: May 1667 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-01 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 53: May 1667" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account, first penned in the mid-17th century. This volume serves as a glimpse into the daily life and observations of Samuel Pepys, a prominent figure in the English Navy, as he navigates his personal, political, and social environment during a significant period in English history. The diary details Pepys’s thoughts on various subjects, from administrative matters at the Admiralty to his reflections on art and society, providing a unique perspective on the events of his time. The opening of the diary begins to paint a vivid picture of Pepys’s routine and the world around him at the start of May 1667. Pepys documents his activities with a keen eye, from attending to financial matters at the Excise Office, where he discusses the health of the Lord Treasurer, to leisurely observances of May Day celebrations in the park. His interactions with various nobles, friends, and acquaintances reveal the intricacies of his court and social life, filled with gossip and opinions on the political climate. Throughout the entries, there’s a blend of personal musings and professional dealings as he grapples with the challenges of governance, relationships, and societal changes, all while subtly reflecting on the responsibilities of his position in the turbulent waters of Restoration England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783-1858 Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 Bright, Mynors, 1818-1883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4176 46222 46222