John Evelyn
John Evelyn

Author: John Dixon Hunt

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2017-10-15

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1780238703

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The great English writer and gardener John Evelyn (1620–1706) kept a diary all his life. Today, this diary is considered an invaluable source of information on more than fifty years of social, cultural, religious, and political life in seventeenth-century England. Evelyn’s work is often overshadowed by the literary contributions of his contemporary and friend, Samuel Pepys. This new biography changes that. John Dixon Hunt takes a fresh look at the life and work of one of England’s greatest diarists, focusing particularly on Evelyn’s “domesticity.” The book explores Evelyn’s life at home, and perhaps even more importantly, his domestication of foreign ideas and practices in England. During the English Civil Wars, Evelyn traveled extensively throughout Europe, taking in ideas on the management of estate design while abroad to apply them in England. Evelyn’s greatest accomplishment was the import of European garden art to the UK, a feat Hunt puts into context alongside a range of Evelyn’s social and ethical thinking. Illustrated with visual material from Evelyn’s time and from his own pen, the book is an ideal introduction to a hugely important figure in the shaping of early modern Britain.

Acetaria
Acetaria

Author: John Evelyn

Publisher:

Published: 1699

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

The Curious World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn
The Curious World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn

Author: Margaret Willes

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0300231725

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An intimate portrait of two pivotal Restoration figures during one of the most dramatic periods of English history Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn are two of the most celebrated English diarists. They were also extraordinary men and close friends. This first full portrait of that friendship transforms our understanding of their times. Pepys was earthy and shrewd, while Evelyn was a genteel aesthete, but both were drawn to intellectual pursuits. Brought together by their work to alleviate the plight of sailors caught up in the Dutch wars, they shared an inexhaustible curiosity for life and for the exotic. Willes explores their mutual interests—diary-keeping, science, travel, and a love of books—and their divergent enthusiasms, Pepys for theater and music, Evelyn for horticulture and garden design. Through the richly documented lives of two remarkable men, Willes revisits the history of London and of England in an age of regicide, revolution, fire, and plague to reveal it also as a time of enthralling possibility.

Particular Friends
Particular Friends

Author: Samuel Pepys

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9781843831341

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Intriguing insight into the minds of two exceptional men whose contribution to our understanding of 17th-century England is incalculable. SPECTATOR Pepys and Evelyn first came to know each other during the Second Dutch War (1664-7). As the plague raged in the London they loved, they were both preoccupied with the business of casualties from the war, Pepys as Clerk of the Acts, and Evelyn as a Commissioner for Sick and Wounded Seamen and Prisoners of War. Nearly forty years later they were still corresponding, exchanging details of remedies for the afflictions of old age. Their friendship, and their relations with others, as recorded in their famous diaries and letters, provide an exceptional opportunity to witness life at the heart of Restoration England. This book includes every letter which could be located (some of which have been lost for more than a hundred years), and the complete text of each has been newly transcribed and fully annotated. Evelyn and Pepys are revealed in fresh dimensions as many details of their lives and friendship emerge which go unmentioned, or are barely alluded to, in the diaries. GUY DE LA BEDOYERE, historian, archaeologist and broadcaster, has also published an edition of Evelyn's Diary and a collection of pieces by Evelyn, The Writings of John Evelyn.

The Diary of John Evelyn
The Diary of John Evelyn

Author: John Evelyn

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 9780415149549

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John Evelyn (1620-1706) is best remembered for Sylva- his magnum opus - and his Diary. Alongside Pepys' diary, Evelyn's is as well known now as anything else written in their time. A connoisseur of architecture, painting, music, coins, and sermons, Evelyn was renowned for his practical knowledge on horticulture and arboriculture, and he was one of the original Fellows of the Royal Society. His Diarybegins with an account of his early life and travels in Europe. In addition to his own jottings of events, Evelyn drew on contemporary newspapers and pamphlets.

The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1&2)
The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol. 1&2)

Author: John Evelyn

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-27

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13:

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John Evelyn's 'The Diary of John Evelyn' (Vol. 1&2) is a captivating memoir that provides an invaluable glimpse into the world of 17th-century England. Written in the form of daily entries, Evelyns diary not only records important historical events, but also delves into his personal reflections on society, culture, and politics. His elegant prose style and keen observations offer readers a rich tapestry of life in the Restoration era, making this work a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with modern audiences. Evelyns meticulous attention to detail and his vivid descriptions paint a vivid picture of the time period, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world he inhabited. The diary also serves as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the customs and practices of the period. John Evelyn, a renowned English diarist and gardener, was a respected figure in Restoration society. His extensive travels and interactions with prominent figures of the time undoubtedly influenced the depth and breadth of his writing. Evelyns keen intellect and insatiable curiosity shine through in his diary, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of 17th-century England.