The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (Ten-Volume Set)

Samuel Pepys; Additions by Henry B. Wheatley

Published by G. Bell and Sons, Ltd., 1923

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Samuel Pepys; Additions by Henry B. Wheatley, G. Bell and Sons, Ltd. Author: Samuel Pepys; Additions by Henry B. WheatleyBinding: HardbackPublished: G. Bell and Sons, Ltd., 1923Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Fold-out charts and plates intact. Some bumping on corners and spines. Internally sound. This distinguished set stands as a cornerstone of historical and literary biography, chronicling the daily life of Samuel Pepys during the Restoration period with unmatched immediacy and candor. The diaries present vivid accounts of political intrigue, naval administration, and the shifting fortunes of seventeenth century London, while also detailing the Great Fire, the plague, and the intimate rhythms of Pepys's personal affairs. As a work of social history, it illustrates the interplay between private experience and public duty, offering readers a rare window into the cultural and political fabric of the era. The ten volumes instruct with precision, capturing Pepys's sharp observations and candid reflections that have secured his reputation as one of the most important diarists in English literature.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (Ten-Volume Set)
• Publisher: G. Bell and Sons, Ltd.
• Publication Date: 1923
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback