Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 38: September 1665 by Samuel Pepys

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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
Title Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 38: September 1665
Note Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 38: September 1665" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century during a tumultuous time in England. This diary captures the daily life, observations, and experiences of Pepys, a prominent naval administrator, as he navigates the challenges of living through the Great Plague and the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The narrative provides insights into political, social, and personal matters of the time. In this particular volume, Pepys documents his life in London amidst the backdrop of the plague's devastation. He reflects on visits with acquaintances, discussions about government affairs such as naval strategies and financial issues, and the impact of the plague on the community. The diary reveals his concerns, both professional and personal, including his health anxieties, social gatherings, and attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy in a city struck by disease. Through vivid details and his characteristic humor, Pepys offers readers an intimate glimpse into the resilience and complexities of life during one of history's most challenging periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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
Category Text
EBook-No. 4159
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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