Publisher's Synopsis
""Samuel Pepys And The World He Lived In"" by Henry B. Wheatley is a biography of the famous diarist, Samuel Pepys, who lived in 17th century England. The book provides a detailed account of Pepys' life, including his childhood, education, career, and personal relationships. It also explores the historical context of the time period, including the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666, which Pepys documented in his diary. The book includes excerpts from Pepys' diary, as well as illustrations and maps to provide a visual representation of the world he lived in. Overall, ""Samuel Pepys And The World He Lived In"" is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of England's most famous diarists and the fascinating world he inhabited.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.