A vivid key to Restoration London, Diary Of Samuel Pepys - Volume 28: April/May 1664 invites readers into the heart of daily life, court theatre, and naval affairs as viewed through Pepys's keen, intimate chronicle. A doorway to a vanished world, opened again for today's curious minds. This volume offers a concise, engaging expansion of the familiar diary format: a flowing historical diary narrative that blends personal detail with official bustle, rumours and gossip, and sharp observations on politics, fashion, weather, and work. It rewards casual readers with narrative immediacy while serving as a rigorous reference for students and researchers. It sits beside Pepys-adjacent works and acts as a reliable, humane guide to seventeenth century england, its institutions, and the cadence of daily life in london. A note on literary and historical significance: Pepys's voice remains a cornerstone for understanding Restoration era correspondence, urban culture, and the interface between private diary and public record. This edition preserves the texture of 1664 while making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike, and will appeal to for historical readers and collectors of classic literature. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A refined, essential addition to any research reference volume, and a trusted gutenberg archive companion for those exploring the era.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest
everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We
deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15.
ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.