Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 117 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 45: August/September 1666 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 45: August/September 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the late 17th century. This volume comprises Pepys' reflections and observations during a tumultuous time, notably capturing his experiences and thoughts amidst the Great Fire of London and the naval affairs of the period. The diary offers a personal glimpse into Pepys' daily life as he navigates his responsibilities as Secretary to the Admiralty while detailing events that shape his world, including social interactions and personal matters. The opening of this diary emphasizes Pepys' meticulous nature and involvement in both professional and personal spheres. He begins on August 1st, recalling his financial status and chores, followed by his discussions with notable figures regarding naval issues. This leads into a vivid description of the social gatherings and interactions with women in his life, showcasing moments of levity amidst serious undertones. The narrative quickly escalates with the alarming news of a great fire starting in London, prompting Pepys to recount his observations of the chaos unfolding in the city. He details both the damage caused and the desperate efforts of people trying to save their possessions. Pepys' account intertwines his private life with the broader historical events, creating a rich tapestry of life in 1666. (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 172716 172658 2024-10-02T11:24:48.509220 2023-10-02T09:52:00.361239 text/html text/html 172709 172651 2024-10-02T11:24:48.748248 2023-10-02T09:52:00.510257 text/html text/html 163744 2024-10-02T11:24:55.373197 application/epub+zip 164617 2024-10-02T11:24:52.483206 application/epub+zip 122222 2024-10-02T11:24:51.144228 application/epub+zip 369301 2024-10-02T11:24:57.514184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359478 2024-10-02T11:24:54.586210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249411 2022-09-02T13:18:25.922922 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160687 160680 2024-10-02T11:24:48.235243 2023-10-02T09:52:00.183223 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 160386 2020-12-27T19:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59075 2020-12-27T19:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22464 2024-10-02T11:24:57.655180 application/rdf+xml 23717 2024-10-02T11:24:51.769213 image/jpeg 5006 2024-10-02T11:24:51.437204 image/jpeg 164021 2024-10-02T11:24:48.764238 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