John Evelyn was a prominent English diarist who lived in the 17th century and witnessed some of the most significant events of his time, including the Restoration of the monarchy and the Great Fire of London. His diary, which he started in the 1640s and kept until his death in 1706, is a rich source of information about the political, cultural, and social life of the period. This edition presents a selection of Evelyn's entries, providing a fascinating glimpse into his world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.