Daniel Defoe 
History of the Plague in London 

‘A Journal of the Plague Year’, also known as ‘History of the Plague in London’ by Daniel Defoe is a hauntingly detailed account of the last epidemic of the bubonic plague in London in 1665, presented as an eyewitness account of the events at the time. With meticulous attention to detail, the book identifies specific neighborhoods, streets, and even houses in which events took place. Defoe’s account is often compared to the contemporary diary of Samuel Pepys but is far more systematic and detailed. This book is a chilling portrayal of the horrors of the Great Plague of London, and a testament to the power of literature to provide a vivid window into history.