The Ordeal Of Mr. Pepys's Clerk
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 Harold Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ohio State University Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Ordeal Of Mr. Pepys's Clerk, chronicles the tumultuous experiences of Samuel Pepys's diligent clerk during a pivotal era in London's history. The narrative uncovers the daily challenges and personal struggles faced by an ordinary individual caught amidst the Great Plague and the Great Fire, illustrating the resilience required to navigate such catastrophic events. It presents a vivid portrait of 17th-century life, detailing the societal anxieties and the intimate workings of Pepys's household. The book argues for the enduring spirit of those who lived through these calamities, offering a compelling and often poignant look at a bygone age.
Author: John Harold Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ohio State University Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Ordeal Of Mr. Pepys's Clerk, chronicles the tumultuous experiences of Samuel Pepys's diligent clerk during a pivotal era in London's history. The narrative uncovers the daily challenges and personal struggles faced by an ordinary individual caught amidst the Great Plague and the Great Fire, illustrating the resilience required to navigate such catastrophic events. It presents a vivid portrait of 17th-century life, detailing the societal anxieties and the intimate workings of Pepys's household. The book argues for the enduring spirit of those who lived through these calamities, offering a compelling and often poignant look at a bygone age.