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The Diary of Samuel With Selections from His Correspondence, An An Introduction to Each Volume, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint): Secretary to the Admiralty ... Original Short-Hand Ms. in the Pepysian Li - Softcover
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College Library H47 v. 5INTRODUCTION. Pepys s Diary ends with the end of May in the year 1669. This volume ends with the 27th of November, 1668, and one more volume will complete the record. The reason for ceasing to carry on the Diary was, that failure of eyesight to which in this volume there are many references. As on the second of May, to spare my eyes, home, and played on my pipes, and so to bed ;on the ninth of May, my head and eyes out of order, the first from my drinking wine at dinner, and the other from my much work; on the seventeenth, made my boy read to me, and so to bed; on the twenty-third of June, to Dr. Turberville about my eyes, and on the twenty-ninth, did receive a direction for some physic, and also a glass of something to drop into my eyes: on the following day, eyes bad, but not worse, only weary with working .. .I am come to that I am not able to read out a small letter, and yet my sight good for the little while I can read as ever it was, I think; on the fifth of July, about four in the morning took four pills of Dr.
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Memoirs of Samuel Pepys, Esq. F. R. S, Vol. 4 of 5 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book showcases diary entries from the life of Samuel Pepys, a prominent naval administrator of the 17th century. It provides an intimate glimpse into the life and times of Pepys, offering insights into the political, social, and cultural landscape of Restoration England. The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, from Pepys' professional life at the Navy Office to his personal observations on the Great Fire of London and the plague. Pepys emerges as an astute observer, chronicling events and personalities with wit and candor. Beyond its historical value, the diary also reveals Pepys' complex and contradictory character. He was an ambitious and hard-working public servant, yet also a man of pleasure who enjoyed the company of women and the theatre. This duality makes him a fascinating subject, and his diary a rich source of entertainment and enlightenment. Through Pepys' eyes, readers gain a vivid sense of the sights, sounds, and experiences of 17th century London. His diary is not only a valuable historical document but also a timeless exploration of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781451009828_0
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