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Diary of John Evelyn

by John Evelyn
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025600949
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 422
  • Original Price: GBP 20.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 590 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Memoirs

"Diary of John Evelyn" is an essential primary source for understanding the social, political, and cultural landscape of seventeenth-century England. Spanning more than sixty years from 1641 to 1706, this comprehensive journal offers an unparalleled eyewitness account of some of the most transformative events in British history. Evelyn, a polymath and founding member of the Royal Society, provides meticulous details on the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the Restoration of the monarchy, the Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of 1666.

Beyond its value as a political record, the diary illuminates the intellectual and private life of a prominent English gentleman. Evelyn writes with erudition on subjects ranging from landscape gardening and architecture to scientific discovery and the arts. His observations capture the evolving sensibilities of the Enlightenment era and offer a more sober, intellectual counterpart to the contemporary writings of Samuel Pepys. This work remains a cornerstone of English literature and historical study, preserving the daily experiences and grand spectacles of the Stuart age for future generations. As a detailed chronicle of personal faith, public duty, and scientific curiosity, "Diary of John Evelyn" stands as a monumental achievement in the genre of life-writing.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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