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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 11: June/July/August 1661
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 11: June/July/August 1661" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This volume of Pepys's renowned diary chronicles his daily life, responsibilities, and observations in London after the Restoration of Charles II, providing a vivid snapshot of life in that period through the eyes of a public servant and keen observer of society. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the everyday activities and social interactions of Pepys during June through August of 1661. He shares his experiences in his role as clerk of the acts and secretary to the Admiralty, detailing visits to various locations, interactions with notable figures, and insights into both personal and public matters. He discusses meetings with influential individuals, dinner gatherings, his enjoyment of the theatre, and the ongoing events in the Navy. Alongside this, the reader gains glimpses into his personal life, including his family dynamics and reflections on acquaintances, showcasing his wit and the era's social customs. The early entries set a tone of both professional diligence and personal engagement, inviting readers into the intricate tapestry of restoration-era England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
EBook No.: 4128
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 61
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 11: June/July/August 1661
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 11: June/July/August 1661" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This volume of Pepys's renowned diary chronicles his daily life, responsibilities, and observations in London after the Restoration of Charles II, providing a vivid snapshot of life in that period through the eyes of a public servant and keen observer of society. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the everyday activities and social interactions of Pepys during June through August of 1661. He shares his experiences in his role as clerk of the acts and secretary to the Admiralty, detailing visits to various locations, interactions with notable figures, and insights into both personal and public matters. He discusses meetings with influential individuals, dinner gatherings, his enjoyment of the theatre, and the ongoing events in the Navy. Alongside this, the reader gains glimpses into his personal life, including his family dynamics and reflections on acquaintances, showcasing his wit and the era's social customs. The early entries set a tone of both professional diligence and personal engagement, inviting readers into the intricate tapestry of restoration-era England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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
EBook No.: 4128
Published: Nov 29, 2004
Downloads: 61
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.