Cold Quote by Antonia Fraser
“If I write that it was a cold day, you can be sure I know it was a cold day because Pepys told us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Historical Narrative, Antonia Fraser, 1990
He relies on Pepys' diary to confirm the cold weather, showing dependence on primary sources for factual accuracy.
In simple terms: He uses Pepys to verify the cold day.
Key Takeaway
Trust primary sources for verification.
Themes
history
verification
primary sources
reliability
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
academic
historical
When to use this quote
- research projects
- academic writing
- museum curation
Key Concepts
historical methodology
source criticism
documentary evidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess source credibility?
- What other evidence could confirm the weather?
A Different Perspective
Sources can be biased or incomplete.
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