Diary and Correspondence of John Evelyn, F. R. S.: To which is Subjoined the Private Correspondence Between King Charles I. and Sir Edward Nicholas, and Between Sir Edward Hyde, Afterwards Earl of Clarendon, and Sir Richard Browne, Volume 1Henry Colburn, publisher, 1850 - Great Britain |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page xxi
... the 8th of August , 1641 It is certain , how- ever , that during these six days he took his turn on duty , and trailed a pike . —See Diary , v . i . , p . 19. [ u . ] Nor does it notice his having set out , with INTRODUCTION . xxi.
... the 8th of August , 1641 It is certain , how- ever , that during these six days he took his turn on duty , and trailed a pike . —See Diary , v . i . , p . 19. [ u . ] Nor does it notice his having set out , with INTRODUCTION . xxi.
Page xxiv
... took a very active part . He procured Mr. Howard's library to be given to them ; and by his influence , in 1667 , the Arundelian Marbles were obtained for the University of Oxford . His first appointment to a public office was in 1662 ...
... took a very active part . He procured Mr. Howard's library to be given to them ; and by his influence , in 1667 , the Arundelian Marbles were obtained for the University of Oxford . His first appointment to a public office was in 1662 ...
Page xxviii
... took place , actually to apply to Mr. Evelyn to procure his pardon ; who obtained it accordingly , though , as he states , the Colonel was obliged to pay a large sum of money for it . This could not have happened , if there had been any ...
... took place , actually to apply to Mr. Evelyn to procure his pardon ; who obtained it accordingly , though , as he states , the Colonel was obliged to pay a large sum of money for it . This could not have happened , if there had been any ...
Page 5
... took so extraordinary a fancy to drawing and designing , that I could never after wean my inclinations from it , to the expense of much precious time , which might have been more advantageously employed . I was now put to school to one ...
... took so extraordinary a fancy to drawing and designing , that I could never after wean my inclinations from it , to the expense of much precious time , which might have been more advantageously employed . I was now put to school to one ...
Page 7
... took on him to issue an order against keeping wakes on Sundays , which Laud , then Bishop of Bath and Wells , took up as an infringement of the rights of He was bishops , and got him severely reprimanded at the Council - table . owner ...
... took on him to issue an order against keeping wakes on Sundays , which Laud , then Bishop of Bath and Wells , took up as an infringement of the rights of He was bishops , and got him severely reprimanded at the Council - table . owner ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
admirable afterwards altar Ambassador amongst ancient antique arches Bishop Blessed brass brother built called Cardinal castle celebrated chapel Charles Charles II church Church of England coach College Colonel cupola curiosities daughter Deptford died dined discourse divers Duke Earl Edition England English especially esteemed Evelyn excellent extraordinary fair famous father fountain France French gallery garden gentleman Hence Henry honour horse inscription Italy Jesuits John Julius Cæsar King King's Lady lodging London Lord Lord Chancellor Lord Hatton magnificent Majesty Majesty's master miles Monsieur morning night noble Oxford painted Palace Paris Parliament passed persons piazza piece Pope porphyry portico preached pretty Prince privileged altars Queen rare returned river Rome Royal ruins Sayes Court showed Sir Richard Browne stands statues stone streets Surrey thence theorbo Titian took tower town Venice walked walls whereof white marble Whitehall Wotton
Popular passages
Page 433 - The work is written by a lady of considerable learning, indefatigable industry, and careful judgment. All these qualifications for a biographer and an historian she has brought to bear upon the subject of her volumes, and from them has resulted a narrative interesting to all, and more particularly interesting to that portion of the community to •whom the more refined researches of literature afford pleasure and instruction. The whole work should be read, and no doubt will be read, by all who are...
Page 432 - The best book of its kind in the English language. The new matter is extremely curious, and occasionally far more characteristic and entertaining than the old. The writer is seen in a clearer light, and the reader is taken into his inmost soul. * Pepys' Diary" is the ablest picture of the age in which the writer lived, and a work of standard importance in English literature.
Page 430 - The Peerage and Baronetage," &c. SECOND AND CHEAPER EDITION, 2 vols., post 8vo, 21s. bound. The memoirs of our great families are replete with details of the most striking and romantic interest, throwing light on the occurrences of public as well as domestic life, and elucidating the causes of many important national events. How little of...
Page 333 - ... hung with tapestry, fountains running with wine; the Mayor, Aldermen, and all the Companies, in their liveries, chains of gold, and banners; Lords and Nobles, clad in cloth of silver, gold and velvet; the windows and balconies, all set with ladies; trumpets, music, and myriads of people flocking, even so far as from Rochester, so as they were seven hours in passing the city, even from two in the afternoon till nine at night.
Page 433 - This interesting and well-written work, in which the severe truth of history takes almost the wildness of romance, will constitute a valuable addition to our biographical literature.
Page 432 - Diary makes us comprehend the great historical events of the age, and the people who bore a part in them, and gives us more clear glimpses into the true English life of the times than all the other memorials of them that have come down to our own.
Page 327 - I went to visit my brother in London; and, next day, to see a new opera, J after the Italian way, in recitative music and scenes, much inferior to the Italian composure and magnificence ; but it was prodigious that in a time of such public consternation such a vanity should be kept up, or permitted. I, being engaged with company, could not decently resist the going to see it, though my heart smote me for it.