Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 177 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 51: March 1666-67 Produced by David Widger "The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 51: March 1666-67" by Samuel Pepys is a historical diary written in the 17th century. This captivating account chronicles the daily life of Pepys, a clerk of the Admiralty, providing a rich and intimate glimpse into the personal and political intrigues of Restoration England during a tumultuous period marked by war, social change, and personal challenges. The diary combines personal reflections with contemporary historical events, making it a significant work for understanding both the individual experiences and larger societal contexts of the time. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to the everyday life and duties of Samuel Pepys as he navigates his role within the Admiralty amidst challenges related to funding and naval affairs. He records routine activities, interactions with colleagues, and notices from the political landscape, including concerns about the state of the Navy, political tension surrounding the Duke of Buckingham, and various social engagements. Pepys reflects on personal matters, such as his wife's musical lessons and the impact of her music on their relationship. Additionally, he reveals his anxiety about the health of his sick father and mother, setting a personal tone amid the broader political machinations of the era. The opening chapters establish not only the historical context but also the emotive qualities of Pepys's experiences, providing a detailed and engrossing narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.5 (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) 126803 2025-10-02T09:55:21.793137 text/html 126624 2025-01-08T23:14:39.452336 text/html 134972 2025-10-02T09:55:27.172074 application/epub+zip 135375 2025-10-02T09:55:24.792095 application/epub+zip 110930 2025-10-02T09:55:23.727063 application/epub+zip 303043 2025-10-02T09:55:28.983076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294488 2025-10-02T09:55:26.509124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222898 2022-09-02T13:19:29.614907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116232 2025-10-02T09:55:21.560115 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115939 2020-12-27T19:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20961 2025-10-02T09:55:29.126042 application/rdf+xml 19858 2025-10-02T09:55:24.206084 image/jpeg 4337 2025-10-02T09:55:23.966072 image/jpeg 43217 2020-12-27T19:42:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 133676 2025-10-02T09:55:21.809155 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