Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 267 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 45: August/September 1666 Produced by David Widger "Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 45: August/September 1666" by Samuel Pepys is a historical account written during the late 17th century. This volume comprises Pepys' reflections and observations during a tumultuous time, notably capturing his experiences and thoughts amidst the Great Fire of London and the naval affairs of the period. The diary offers a personal glimpse into Pepys' daily life as he navigates his responsibilities as Secretary to the Admiralty while detailing events that shape his world, including social interactions and personal matters. The opening of this diary emphasizes Pepys' meticulous nature and involvement in both professional and personal spheres. He begins on August 1st, recalling his financial status and chores, followed by his discussions with notable figures regarding naval issues. This leads into a vivid description of the social gatherings and interactions with women in his life, showcasing moments of levity amidst serious undertones. The narrative quickly escalates with the alarming news of a great fire starting in London, prompting Pepys to recount his observations of the chaos unfolding in the city. He details both the damage caused and the desperate efforts of people trying to save their possessions. Pepys' account intertwines his private life with the broader historical events, creating a rich tapestry of life in 1666. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.5 (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) 172888 2025-08-02T10:22:28.844995 text/html 172709 2025-01-08T23:13:30.597169 text/html 163818 2025-08-02T10:22:35.072956 application/epub+zip 164611 2025-08-02T10:22:32.119977 application/epub+zip 122215 2025-08-02T10:22:30.976992 application/epub+zip 369313 2025-08-02T10:22:37.203992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359478 2025-08-02T10:22:34.315020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249411 2022-09-02T13:18:25.922922 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160687 2025-08-02T10:22:28.583003 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 160386 2020-12-27T19:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20860 2025-08-02T10:22:37.417939 application/rdf+xml 23717 2025-08-02T10:22:31.485963 image/jpeg 5006 2025-08-02T10:22:31.234999 image/jpeg 59075 2020-12-27T19:41:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 164091 2025-08-02T10:22:28.860977 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