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100 1 _aPepys, Samuel,
_d1633-1703
245 1 0 _aDiary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 56: August 1667
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 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _aThe "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 56: August 1667" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the 17th century, specifically in the wake of the English Restoration. The book is a firsthand diary chronicling the daily life and experiences of Pepys, who was a naval administrator and a prominent figure in London's social and political landscape. The likely topic of the book centers on the intricacies of Pepys's personal life, work in the Admiralty, and his observations of societal events during a tumultuous period in English history. In this volume, Pepys recounts a variety of episodes from his daily life in August 1667. He engages in personal reflections and domestic disputes, especially regarding his wife’s jealousy, while also navigating his responsibilities at the office and dealing with the challenges of political intrigue amidst ongoing naval concerns. The entries detail interactions with colleagues, commentary on theatrical performances, and insights into the public sentiment regarding the recent peace with the Dutch. This volume highlights both the mundane and significant aspects of Pepys's life, providing a rich tapestry of historical context through his keen observations and personal anecdotes. (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/4179
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