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Written during his travels, this diary includes firsthand accounts of indigenous peoples and colonial life in early 18th-century America.
William Byrd II
This diary details the struggle of hiding during the Holocaust from June 1942 to August 1944.
Anne Frank
Known for her mystical experiences, this Catholic saint carefully documented her prayers, visions, and trials in a comprehensive spiritual diary.
Saint Faustina Kowalska
A member of the Transcendentalist movement, his diary is a vast collection of thoughts on philosophy, nature, and living a simple life.
Henry David Thoreau
A comprehensive diary describing life during the English Restoration, including events such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.
Samuel Pepys
This pioneering aviator chronicled her flying experiences and thoughts until her mysterious disappearance in 1937.
Amelia Earhart
A literary icon known for her wit and incisive observation, her diary is a rich source of insight into 20th-century literary society in England.
Virginia Woolf
The intimate journal of a British naval officer serving during the Napoleonic Wars, giving a candid and detailed account of life at sea.
Lord Thomas Cochrane
Written during his imprisonment, these diary entries document the moral and intellectual journey of a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary.
Nelson Mandela
An impassioned French artist who poured her thoughts into her diary, detailing her tumultuous relationship with a famous muralist.
Frida Kahlo
This acclaimed American author's diary offers a candid look at his travels, personal relationships, and his own take on the Jazz Age.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
A noted politician and diplomat, this diarist described the American Revolutionary War and the political climate of the time.
John Quincy Adams
A renowned designer, this diarist's notes include sketches, designs, and thoughts on the world of high fashion in mid-20th century.
Coco Chanel
This diary, written in the early 20th century, depicts the Russian literary scene and the author's own inner turmoil and struggles with poverty.
Franz Kafka
This Russian literary figure's diary presents an important account of the political events and philosophical thoughts of late 19th-century Russia.
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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