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100 1 _aPepys, Samuel,
_d1633-1703
245 1 0 _aDiary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1662 N.S.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-31
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete 1662 N.S." by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century. This work details the daily life and observations of Samuel Pepys, a naval administrator in England during a tumultuous period including the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. The diary serves as a rich primary source that offers insights into the personal experiences of Pepys and the social, political, and economic climate of Restoration England. The opening portion of the diary introduces the reader to Pepys's life in January 1662, capturing his mundane yet intriguing daily activities. From a series of interactions with family and friends to reflections on social events like theatre plays and gatherings, Pepys's entries provide a vivid snapshot of life in London. He recounts personal mishaps, like accidentally waking his wife with an elbow, and discusses his concerns over finances and debts, all while engaging in leisure activities such as music and games. This rich detail allows readers to gain a sense of Pepys's character, his social circle, and the broader context of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries
653 _aCabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
653 _aDiarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
700 1 _aBraybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron,
_d1783-1858
700 1 _aWheatley, Henry B.
_q(Henry Benjamin),
_d1838-1917
700 1 _aBright, Mynors,
_d1818-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4138
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