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Memoirs Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn (2 vols.in 1) Author: John Evelyn, Esq. F.R.S. Title: Memoirs Illustrative of the Life and Writings of John Evelyn (2 vols.in 1) Publication: London: Henry Colburn, 1818, 1818 Edition: Mix of 2nd edition for Vol. 1 and 1st edition for Vol. II Description: 2 vols. bound into 1. 336, 348. John Evelyn FRS (1620 – 1706) was an English writer, landowner, gardener, courtier and minor government official, who is now best known as a diarist. He was a founding Fellow of the Royal Society. John Evelyn's diary, or memoir, spanned the period of his adult life from 1640, when he was a student, to 1706, the year he died. He did not write daily at all times. The many volumes provide insight into life and events at a time before regular magazines or newspapers were published, making diaries of greater interest to modern historians than such works might have been at later periods. Evelyn's work covers art, culture and politics, including the execution of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell's rise and eventual natural death, the last Great Plague of London, and the Great Fire of London in 1666. These volumes, bound as one, are very good in half leather on marbled boards, with gilt titles and raised bands on the spine. Moderate scuffing and wear on the covers, with leather beginning to split, but the binding has been strengthened and endpapers renewed. The text is quite clean, with very slight scattered foxing. No other marks or damage. . Very Good. Seller ID: B827 Subject: Literature Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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