Samuel Pepys

The Great Fire of London (Penguin Little Black Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780141397542
author:: Samuel Pepys
format:: Mass Market Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 11.4 x 0.7 x 16.1 cm
Genre:: History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland
Condition:: New
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A vivid and candid account of one of London's most devastating disasters, as recorded by Samuel Pepys in his diary. This selection includes his famous description of the Great Fire, which was witnessed firsthand.

Published to celebrate Penguin Classics' 80th birthday, this Little Black Classic brings together a range of works from around the world and across many centuries. The Diary of Samuel Pepys: A Selection is part of a collection that showcases the diversity and richness of Penguin's publishing programme.

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) was a key figure in London's history, and his diary remains an important source for understanding life in 17th-century England. This edition features a selection of his most striking entries, offering a unique glimpse into the past.

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