Diary Of John Rous: Incumbent Of Santon Downham, Suffolk, From 1625 To 1642 (1856)

The Diary of John Rous: Incumbent of Santon Downham, Suffolk, from 1625 to 1642 is an historical document written by John Rous and published in 1856. John Rous was a 17th-century Anglican clergyman who served as the incumbent of the parish of Santon Downham in Suffolk, England. The diary provides a unique insight into the daily life and religious practices of a rural English parish during the early 17th century. It covers a period of 17 years, from 1625 to 1642, and includes detailed descriptions of church services, parishioners, and local events. The diary is written in a clear and concise style, with a focus on the spiritual life of the community. This book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of rural England during the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The diary of John Rous (1584-1644) was edited in 1856 by Mary Anne Everett Green (1818-95). Rous kept this diary between 1625 and 1643, recording both local events and reports of momentous happenings in Britain and abroad from Charles I's accession to the outbreak of the Civil War.