Project Gutenberg 2004-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 118 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 17: July/August 1662 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 17: July/August 1662" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the 17th century. This volume delves into the personal and professional life of Samuel Pepys, a naval administrator and observer of his times, offering an intimate glimpse into the events of his daily life, the workings of the Admiralty, and the politics of Restoration England. The opening of the diary captures Pepys's routine activities, including his work at the office, discussions about naval affairs, and social interactions with colleagues and friends. He reflects on various matters, such as the management of naval resources, personal relationships, and domestic concerns, all while making remarks on significant political contexts like the Restoration monarchy and the affairs surrounding the court. The details reveal a meticulous and observant man who finds both satisfaction and frustration in his work, showcasing his ambitions and the challenges he faces in maintaining his position within the government. Overall, the beginning sets up an engaging narrative for anyone interested in history, politics, or personal memoirs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (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) 136093 2025-08-02T10:17:18.678074 text/html 135914 2025-01-08T23:08:06.568295 text/html 141783 2025-08-02T10:17:24.715026 application/epub+zip 142482 2025-08-02T10:17:21.991056 application/epub+zip 105968 2025-08-02T10:17:20.837068 application/epub+zip 318369 2025-08-02T10:17:26.616019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310266 2025-08-02T10:17:23.980035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228094 2022-09-02T13:13:18.362919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124642 2025-08-02T10:17:18.426114 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124334 2020-12-27T18:43:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20634 2025-08-02T10:17:26.778024 application/rdf+xml 20879 2025-08-02T10:17:21.367059 image/jpeg 4624 2025-08-02T10:17:21.113058 image/jpeg 45561 2020-12-27T18:43:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 140548 2025-08-02T10:17:18.690087 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