Project Gutenberg 2004-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 105 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 40: November/December 1665 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 40: November/December 1665" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the mid-17th century. The book presents the personal reflections and daily experiences of Samuel Pepys, a notable figure in the British naval administration, during a tumultuous period marked by the Great Plague, political intrigue, and military challenges faced by England. The diary entries provide insight into Pepys' professional life, personal relationships, and the societal conditions of the time. The opening of this volume sees Pepys reflecting on the interplay of merit and favor in his career, showcasing his thoughts on diligence amidst court politics. As he navigates through inclement weather, office responsibilities, and dinner engagements, he conveys a sense of urgency regarding matters of state, including musings about the King's favor towards various factions. Throughout these initial entries, readers are introduced to a variety of characters, including colleagues and friends, as Pepys records both mundane activities and significant encounters, all while the specter of the plague looms over London, affecting his personal and professional life. The narrative is rich with detail, capturing not only Pepys' struggles but also his triumphs in the context of the historical events unfolding around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.1 (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) 138975 2025-08-02T10:21:32.513780 text/html 138796 2025-01-08T23:12:28.798461 text/html 149711 2025-08-02T10:21:38.425253 application/epub+zip 150446 2025-08-02T10:21:35.719267 application/epub+zip 109571 2025-08-02T10:21:34.572377 application/epub+zip 350807 2025-08-02T10:21:40.319270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341867 2025-08-02T10:21:37.712281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232259 2022-09-02T13:17:29.835955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127934 2025-08-02T10:21:32.177800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127633 2020-12-27T19:41:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20832 2025-08-02T10:21:40.471242 application/rdf+xml 23978 2025-08-02T10:21:35.077270 image/jpeg 4969 2025-08-02T10:21:34.827256 image/jpeg 46971 2020-12-27T19:41:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 150072 2025-08-02T10:21:32.526793 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