First published in 1818, this book is a collection of the diaries and correspondence of John Evelyn, one of the most important English diarists of the 17th century. The memoirs provide a rich and fascinating account of the cultural and political events of the period, as well as the daily life and customs of the English elite. Edited by William Bray, a fellow of the Royal Society and a close friend of Evelyn, the book is a valuable resource for...