John Evelyn's Diary: A Selection From The Diary
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Evelyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sunned and faded spine. Inscription on slipcase.
This historical non-fiction work presents the meticulously kept diary of John Evelyn, a prominent English diarist, gardener, and writer during the 17th century. It chronicles significant events and daily life from 1641 to 1706, offering an invaluable firsthand account of the English Civil War, the Restoration, the Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of London. The diary details Evelyn's observations on politics, society, art, science, and religion, providing a rich tapestry of the Stuart era. It is an essential resource for historians and anyone interested in the social and political landscape of 17th-century England.
Author: John Evelyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sunned and faded spine. Inscription on slipcase.
This historical non-fiction work presents the meticulously kept diary of John Evelyn, a prominent English diarist, gardener, and writer during the 17th century. It chronicles significant events and daily life from 1641 to 1706, offering an invaluable firsthand account of the English Civil War, the Restoration, the Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of London. The diary details Evelyn's observations on politics, society, art, science, and religion, providing a rich tapestry of the Stuart era. It is an essential resource for historians and anyone interested in the social and political landscape of 17th-century England.