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John Austin, it was said, served God and died poor: Charles Austin served the devil, and died rich. Both were clever fellows. Charles was much the cleverer of the two. Thus John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, the former a perfect model of decorum, the latter a grievous example of indecorum, have respectively left us diaries, of which the indecorous is to the decorous as a zoological garden is to a museum: while the disparity between the testamentary bequests of the two Austins but imperfectly represents the reputation standing to Pepys's account with posterity in comparison with that accruing to his sedate and dignified contemporary.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330531620
- ISBN 13 9781330531624
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages412
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a personal diary written between 1620 and 1706, offers a unique insight into the life and times of diarist John Evelyn. The diary provides a snapshot of 17th-century England, spanning the tumultuous reigns of four monarchs, the English Civil War, and the Restoration. Through his words, we witness his travels and artistic pursuits as well as providing first-hand accounts of significant historical events. Evelyn offers detailed descriptions of architecture, gardening, and scientific advancements, revealing his deep interest in the intellectual and cultural landscape of his time. Beyond its historical value, the diary is a profound meditation on faith, morality, and the human condition. Evelyn's introspections and philosophical musings invite reflection on the nature of life, death, and our place in the universe. This book stands as a testament to the power of personal narrative in capturing the essence of an era and will continue to captivate readers with its wealth of historical detail, cultural insights, and philosophical depth. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330531624_0
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