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100 1 _aPepys, Samuel,
_d1633-1703
245 1 0 _aDiary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 72: February/March 1668-69
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-06-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 72: February/March 1668-69" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account documented in diary format, likely penned during the late 17th century. The work chronicles the daily life and personal experiences of Pepys, a prominent Englishman who served as the Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty during the Restoration period. The diary offers a firsthand look at the political, social, and cultural contexts of the time, as well as detailed reflections on his professional encounters and personal relationships. The opening of this volume reveals Pepys' routine activities in February and March, detailing his travels around London, attendance at various plays, and interactions with colleagues in government. He shares his thoughts on artistic endeavors, such as the paintings for the new Theatre at Oxford and the challenges faced by actors due to conflicts among the influential people of the time. Moreover, there are glimpses of his domestic life, including his relationship with his wife and the tension arising from her jealousy. The richness of his observations provides insight not only into Pepys' character but also into the societal norms and events of 1668-69, setting the stage for a compelling and informative narrative. (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/4197
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