Diary Of John Evelyn V2: To Which Are Added A Selection From His Familiar Letters

by John Evelyn

Book Overview

The Diary of John Evelyn Volume 2 is a collection of the personal diary entries of John Evelyn, an English writer, gardener, and diarist who lived from 1620 to 1706. The book includes a selection of his familiar letters, which provide insight into his life and the world around him.In this volume, readers will find entries from Evelyn's diary that cover the years 1647 to 1674. During this time, he witnessed and recorded significant events in English history, including the English Civil War, the Restoration of the monarchy, and the Great Plague of London.Evelyn's diary entries offer a unique perspective on these historical events, as well as on his personal life, his travels, and his interests in gardening, architecture, and the arts. His familiar letters, which are also included in this volume, provide further insight into his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his views on various topics of the time.Overall, the Diary of John Evelyn Volume 2 is a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of England's most celebrated diarists, offering readers a rich and detailed portrait of 17th-century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430465859
• ISBN13: 9781430465850
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"