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THE DIARY OF JOHN EVELYN, IBD

NABU PRESS
05 / 2011
9781172847457
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Sinopsis

'The Diary of John Evelyn' offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent 17th-century English writer and horticulturalist. Spanning decades of profound social and political change, Evelyn?s diary provides invaluable firsthand accounts of major historical events, including the Great Plague of London, the Great Fire, and the Restoration of the monarchy. His detailed observations and insightful reflections capture the spirit of an era marked by upheaval and transformation.Beyond its historical significance, Evelyn?s diary reveals the inner life of a man deeply engaged with the intellectual and cultural currents of his day. His entries touch on literature, science, religion, and the arts, offering a rich tapestry of Renaissance thought as it transitions into the Enlightenment. This edition, carefully curated, makes Evelyn?s enduring work accessible to a new generation of readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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