Diary Of John Rous, Incumbent Of Santon Downham, Suffolk, 1625-1642 (1856)

The Diary of John Rous, Incumbent of Santon Downham, Suffolk, 1625-1642 is a book edited and published by Mary Anne Everett Green in 1856. The book is a collection of diary entries written by John Rous, a clergyman who lived in the village of Santon Downham in Suffolk, England, during the early 17th century. The diary covers a period of 17 years, from 1625 to 1642, and provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of a rural clergyman during this period. The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, including religious practices and beliefs, local politics, social customs, and personal reflections. Rous writes about his interactions with members of his congregation, his struggles with illness and financial difficulties, and his observations on the natural world around him. The diary also includes details about the political and social upheavals of the time, including the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642.Mary Anne Everett Green, the editor of the book, provides an introduction and notes to help contextualize Rous's diary entries and provide additional historical background. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of rural life in early modern England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.