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Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S. Author: John Evelyn, F.R.S. (Edited by William Bray) Title: Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F.R.S. Publication: London: George Routledge & Sons, Limited, c. 1906 Edition: First thus Description: xxxii, 951. This is an unusually attractive copy bound in half polished leather over marbled boards with marbled fore edges Elaborate gilt decorations to spine with title given on black leather label An eyewitness report of an infamous period of English history Trifle rubbed along outer edges else very good John Evelyn FRS (1620--1706) was an English writer, landowner, gardener, courtier and minor government official, who is now best known as a diarist He was a founding Fellow of the Royal Society His diary, or memoir, spanned the period of his adult life from 1640, when he was a student, to 1706, the year he died He did not write daily at all times The many volumes provide insight into life and events at a time before regular magazines or newspapers were published, making diaries of greater interest to modern historians than such works might have been at later periods Evelyn's work covers art, culture and politics, including the execution of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell's rise and eventual natural death, the last Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of London in 1666 xxxii, 951 pp. Very Good. Seller ID: AA1659 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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