Project Gutenberg 2004-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 99 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 24: September/October 1663 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 24: September/October 1663" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. This volume serves as a continuation of Pepys's renowned diary, which provides an intimate glimpse into his daily life, work, and the sociopolitical climate of London during the Restoration period. The entries highlight Pepys's role as the Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the Admiralty while sharing personal reflections and observations on various aspects of life, from handling family affairs to significant events in the realm. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Pepys's routine as he records his mornings at the office, discussions with colleagues, and interactions with family members. Key themes include his struggles to maintain good relationships within his family, particularly concerning his wife, as well as his observations on the unrest among seamen and his attendance at courtly functions. We also see him navigate reports on the health of the Queen and other political matters while discussing the financial intricacies of his position in the Admiralty. The narrative is rich with detail, showcasing not just the historical events of the time but also the personal insights of a man deeply invested in his work and personal life, making it an engaging read for those interested in early modern history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.2 (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: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 158752 2025-07-02T09:50:55.642821 text/html 158573 2025-01-08T23:09:31.469316 text/html 157259 2025-07-02T09:51:01.374756 application/epub+zip 157941 2025-07-02T09:50:58.824784 application/epub+zip 116322 2025-07-02T09:50:57.702799 application/epub+zip 352171 2025-07-02T09:51:03.329770 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343125 2025-07-02T09:51:00.689804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243327 2022-09-02T13:14:41.939092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146277 2025-07-02T09:50:55.399813 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145976 2020-12-27T18:44:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20908 2025-07-02T09:51:03.469759 application/rdf+xml 23112 2025-07-02T09:50:58.192979 image/jpeg 4765 2025-07-02T09:50:57.945825 image/jpeg 54183 2020-12-27T18:44:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 156694 2025-07-02T09:50:55.656798 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