Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 55 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 68: September/October 1668 Produced by David Widger The "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 68: September/October 1668" is a historical account written by Samuel Pepys during the late 17th century. This work is part of Pepys' extensive diary that chronicles his daily life and experiences, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into the customs, challenges, and societal norms of Restoration England. The diary is notable for its candid observations and reflections, covering topics ranging from politics to personal relationships. This volume captures various events and personal reflections of Pepys as he navigates his duties at the Admiralty, interactions with prominent figures of his time, and the complexities of his personal life, particularly concerning his wife and relationships with women like Knepp and Mrs. Pierce. Throughout September and October, Pepys details his busy professional life, including contract negotiations for the victualing of the navy and tensions with colleagues, as well as the lighter moments of attending plays and fairs. His struggles with fidelity and the discomfort they bring to his marriage add a layer of personal conflict, showcasing the tension between his public responsibilities and private desires. Ultimately, this volume reflects the intricate tapestry of 17th-century life through the vivid, introspective lens of Pepys’ writing. (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 113927 113869 2024-10-02T11:28:51.909987 2023-10-02T09:54:33.064573 text/html text/html 113920 113862 2024-10-02T11:28:52.137983 2023-10-02T09:54:33.209524 text/html text/html 142106 2024-10-02T11:28:58.348944 application/epub+zip 142180 2024-10-02T11:28:55.694936 application/epub+zip 98307 2024-10-02T11:28:54.446951 application/epub+zip 323883 2024-10-02T11:29:00.250913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316063 2024-10-02T11:28:57.587931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116871 2022-09-02T13:22:12.021747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102879 102872 2024-10-02T11:28:51.657963 2023-10-02T09:54:32.899516 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 102578 2020-12-27T19:44:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37328 2020-12-27T19:44:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22417 2024-10-02T11:29:00.391912 application/rdf+xml 23104 2024-10-02T11:28:54.987967 image/jpeg 4776 2024-10-02T11:28:54.711944 image/jpeg 141061 2024-10-02T11:28:52.148975 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