Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 188 Pepys, Samuel 1633 1703 Braybrooke, Richard Griffin, Baron 1783 1858 Griffin, Richard, Baron Braybrooke Neville, Richard Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) 1838 1917 Wheatley, H. B. (Henry Benjamin) Bright, Mynors 1818 1883 Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 10: April/May 1661 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 10: April/May 1661" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the early modern period of the 17th century. This diary captures the daily life of Pepys, a prominent figure in England's naval administration, spanning personal experiences, professional responsibilities, and the significant events of his time. The likely topic of the book revolves around Pepys’ reflections on social, political, and cultural happenings in post-Restoration England, including the coronation of King Charles II. In this particular volume, Pepys offers an intimate glimpse into his life from April to May 1661, documenting various personal interactions, social engagements, and moments of reflection. He details his work at the Admiralty, his relationships with colleagues, and his domestic life, including visits to his father and conflicts within his family. Notably, the diary captures the grandeur of royal celebrations, such as the coronation, alongside more mundane activities like dining, attending plays, and handling personal disputes. Pepys' candid observations and vivid descriptions allow readers to connect with the complexities of life during an era marked by significant transition and renewal in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703 -- Diaries Cabinet officers -- Great Britain -- Diaries Diarists -- Great Britain -- Diaries Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Sources Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 119178 2025-07-02T09:48:34.206012 text/html 118999 2025-01-08T23:06:52.979093 text/html 137077 2025-07-02T09:48:39.623941 application/epub+zip 137457 2025-07-02T09:48:37.221986 application/epub+zip 110885 2025-07-02T09:48:36.132974 application/epub+zip 308031 2025-07-02T09:48:41.357007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299591 2025-07-02T09:48:38.943948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219049 2022-09-02T13:12:13.384906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107039 2025-07-02T09:48:33.973988 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106733 2020-12-27T18:43:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20768 2025-07-02T09:48:41.490933 application/rdf+xml 20635 2025-07-02T09:48:36.617955 image/jpeg 4468 2025-07-02T09:48:36.372964 image/jpeg 39478 2020-12-27T18:43:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 135522 2025-07-02T09:48:34.215988 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia