Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 67: August 1668 by Samuel Pepys
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"Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 67: August 1668" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century, specifically during the Restoration period of England. This work is part of a larger series that chronicles the day-to-day life, personal reflections, and significant events of Pepys, who served as a naval administrator. The diary provides an intriguing window into the inner workings of government and society during this tumultuous era,
as well as insights into Pepys's personal life and struggles. In this volume, Pepys recounts his daily activities, from attending to naval matters to social outings and family interactions. He describes encounters with notable figures, participation in committees, and the complexities of his office duties, while also reflecting on his health issues, including his troubling eyesight. The diary entries reveal not only the political climate of the time, including discussions about military affairs and the management of the navy, but also the mundane details of life, such as theater visits, family gatherings, and moments of leisure. Overall, this volume encapsulates the richness of Pepys's experiences and the historical context of 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron, 1783-1858 |
| Editor | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Translator | Bright, Mynors, 1818-1883 |
| Title | Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 67: August 1668 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries |
| Subject | Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4191 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04191-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 535 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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