Samuel Pepys diary Despite his many accomplishments, Samuel is probably best known for his diary which he updated daily from 1660 until 1669 — with the document first published in the 19th century.

Samuel Pepys diary Despite his many accomplishments, Samuel is probably best known for his diary which he updated daily from 1660 until 1669 — with the document first published in the 19th century.

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In June 1825 Samuel Pepys’ diary was published for the first time. It was an instant hit. Newspapers were soon full of reviews quoting memorable passages from this secret journal: Pepys’ descriptions ...

Samuel Pepys, Britain's most famous diarist lived through a tumultuous period of British history. As a young man, the navy administrator who rose through the ranks to become Chief Secretary to the ...