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by Daniel Defoe (Author) "IT was about the Beginning of September 1664, that I, among the Rest of my Neighbours, heard in ordinary Discourse, that the Plague was return'd..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New impression edition (24 Sep 1970)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140430156
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140430158
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 584,589 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The text and notes are reproduced from the Oxford English Novels edition. The introduction sheds light on the relationship of the Journal to Pepys's diary, and a medical note relates the latest research on the Plague. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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IT was about the Beginning of September 1664, that I, among the Rest of my Neighbours, heard in ordinary Discourse, that the Plague was return'd again in Holland; for it had been very violent there, and particularly at Amsterdam and Roterdam, in the Year 1663, whither they say, it was brought, some said from Italy, others from the Levant among some Goods, which were brought home by their Turkey Fleet; others said it was brought from Candia; others from Cyprus. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and at times quite grisly, 7 Aug 1999
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This review is from: Defoe : Journal Of The Plague Year (Everyman) (Paperback)
What I like best about DeFoe is that he is very readable and can hold your attention for hours. Sure, he can contradict himself at times and he does have a flair for repetition and while he is not above pointing out the obvious, DeFoe is extremely interesting. "A Journal of the Plague Year" contains all the things DeFoe is noted for including a sharp eye for detail and sly humour. I liked this book and recommend it mainly because much of what DeFoe observed about human nature in the early 18th century is still relevant today.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating 17th Century Docu-Soap account of the Plague., 29 April 2000
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I was interested in this book because it promised an account by one who was there and not by student historians who make a living by guessing our past. The gripping eye-witness descriptions make up for the often tedious death toll listings which, once you've read one are best skipped over. A symapthetic view - not too dark.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, gripping, and sad story based on a truthful account., 10 Jun 2000
If you skip the depressing death bills, this story will grip you and won't let you go until the end. If you are a history major this story will give you insight into 1660's. Be it human nature, government setup, society setup, etc. A must read!
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