Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Vol I-VIII, Edited by Wheatley, Leather, 1924

The Diary of Samuel PepysThe Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660-1669M.A., F.R.S.; Clerk of the Acts and Secretary to the AdmiraltyTranscribed by the late Rev. Mynors Bright, M.A. from the shorthand manuscript in the Ppysian Library, Magdalene College, Cambridgeby Samuel PepysEdited with additions by Henry B. Wheatley, F.S.A.COMPLETE VOL I - VIII - ♦ -MAESTRO BOUND IN LEATHER - ♦ -Publisher: G. Bell and Sons, LondonCopyright: 1924About Pepys:Samuel Pepys (February 1633 - 26 May 1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is now most famous for the diary he kept for a decade while still a relatively young man. Although Pepys had no maritime experience, he rose by patronage, hard work, and his talent for administration to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II. His influence and reforms at the Admiralty were important in the early professionalization of the Royal Navy.His diary, first published in the 19th century, is one o