Project Gutenberg 2004-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 110 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 40: November/December 1665 Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/December 1665" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. The book presents the personal reflections and daily experiences of Samuel Pepys, a notable figure in the British naval administration, during a tumultuous period marked by the Great Plague, political intrigue, and military challenges faced by England. The diary entries provide insight into Pepys' professional life, personal relationships, and the societal conditions of the time. The opening of this volume sees Pepys reflecting on the interplay of merit and favor in his career, showcasing his thoughts on diligence amidst court politics. As he navigates through inclement weather, office responsibilities, and dinner engagements, he conveys a sense of urgency regarding matters of state, including musings about the King's favor towards various factions. Throughout these initial entries, readers are introduced to a variety of characters, including colleagues and friends, as Pepys records both mundane activities and significant encounters, all while the specter of the plague looms over London, affecting his personal and professional life. The narrative is rich with detail, capturing not only Pepys' struggles but also his triumphs in the context of the historical events unfolding around him. (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: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 138803 138745 2025-01-08T23:12:28.563472 2023-10-02T09:51:21.783412 text/html text/html 138796 138738 2025-01-08T23:12:28.798461 2023-10-02T09:51:21.935407 text/html text/html 149634 2025-01-08T23:12:35.077416 application/epub+zip 150455 2025-01-08T23:12:32.366457 application/epub+zip 109580 2025-01-08T23:12:31.130471 application/epub+zip 350797 2025-01-08T23:12:37.044416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341867 2025-01-08T23:12:34.308461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232259 2022-09-02T13:17:29.835955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127934 127927 2025-01-08T23:12:28.188467 2023-10-02T09:51:21.613417 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 127633 2020-12-27T19:41:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46971 2020-12-27T19:41:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22535 2025-01-08T23:12:37.186410 application/rdf+xml 23978 2025-01-08T23:12:31.669452 image/jpeg 4969 2025-01-08T23:12:31.399459 image/jpeg 150007 2025-01-08T23:12:28.811449 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