Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 145 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 12: September/October 1661 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 12: September/October 1661" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written in the 17th century during the early modern period. This volume of the renowned diary captures the day-to-day life, experiences, and observations of Pepys, who served as a naval administrator and a member of the English Parliament. The diary offers a unique glimpse into the political, social, and cultural landscape of England during the Restoration era, including Pepys' personal insights on court life, family, and the routine affairs of his profession. Throughout September and October 1661, Pepys records a variety of events ranging from mundane domestic life to significant political intrigues. The entries highlight his interactions with notable figures, his reflections on the state of the navy, and his observations on royal affairs, including the presence of foreign ambassadors and the societal changes occurring post-restoration. Amidst his official duties, Pepys also navigates personal life challenges, including tensions with his wife, concerns over family matters, and his indulgences in music and theatre. His candid style mixes humor, introspection, and detailed accounts that not only document his own life but also reflect the vibrant complexity of 17th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly 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) 101286 2025-08-02T10:16:25.487848 text/html 101107 2025-01-08T23:07:10.649515 text/html 134471 2025-08-02T10:16:31.358822 application/epub+zip 133273 2025-08-02T10:16:28.966827 application/epub+zip 93295 2025-08-02T10:16:27.557834 application/epub+zip 318774 2025-08-02T10:16:33.154846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311650 2025-08-02T10:16:30.664801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212407 2022-09-02T13:12:28.330019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89964 2025-08-02T10:16:25.250841 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89663 2020-12-27T18:43:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20787 2025-08-02T10:16:33.352811 application/rdf+xml 23230 2025-08-02T10:16:28.192816 image/jpeg 4763 2025-08-02T10:16:27.867827 image/jpeg 33356 2020-12-27T18:43:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 133989 2025-08-02T10:16:25.497848 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