
Samuel Pepys was a Parliament member in England during the 17th century, but today he's best known for the comprehensive diary he kept during his life. it has since become a classic must read for anyone interested in English history.

Diary of Samuel Pepys - Complete 1669 N.S. by Mynors Bright January 1st. Up, and presented from Captain Beckford with a noble silver warming-pan, which I am doubtful whether to take or no. Up, and with W. Hewer to the New Exchange, and then he and I to the cabinet-shops, to look...
