Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 52 Pepys, Samuel 1633 1703 Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron 1783 1858 Griffin, Richard, Baron Braybrooke Neville, Richard Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) 1838 1917 Wheatley, H. B. (Henry Benjamin) Bright, Mynors 1818 1883 Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 12: September/October 1661 Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 12: September/October 1661" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century during the early modern period. This volume of the renowned diary captures the day-to-day life, experiences, and observations of Pepys, who served as a naval administrator and a member of the English Parliament. The diary offers a unique glimpse into the political, social, and cultural landscape of England during the Restoration era, including Pepys' personal insights on court life, family, and the routine affairs of his profession. Throughout September and October 1661, Pepys records a variety of events ranging from mundane domestic life to significant political intrigues. The entries highlight his interactions with notable figures, his reflections on the state of the navy, and his observations on royal affairs, including the presence of foreign ambassadors and the societal changes occurring post-restoration. Amidst his official duties, Pepys also navigates personal life challenges, including tensions with his wife, concerns over family matters, and his indulgences in music and theatre. His candid style mixes humor, introspection, and detailed accounts that not only document his own life but also reflect the vibrant complexity of 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 101114 101056 2024-12-02T10:58:03.763515 2023-10-02T09:47:48.320646 text/html text/html 101107 101049 2024-12-02T10:58:03.992492 2023-10-02T09:47:48.465641 text/html text/html 134395 2024-12-02T10:58:10.057470 application/epub+zip 133272 2024-12-02T10:58:07.546469 application/epub+zip 93295 2024-12-02T10:58:06.275500 application/epub+zip 318780 2024-12-02T10:58:11.879456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311650 2024-12-02T10:58:09.306466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212407 2022-09-02T13:12:28.330019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89964 89957 2024-12-02T10:58:03.515525 2023-10-02T09:47:48.161616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 89663 2020-12-27T18:43:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33356 2020-12-27T18:43:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22211 2024-12-02T10:58:12.194447 application/rdf+xml 23230 2024-12-02T10:58:06.866501 image/jpeg 4763 2024-12-02T10:58:06.597485 image/jpeg 133920 2024-12-02T10:58:04.001525 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia