The Journal Of A Tour To The Hebrides With Samuel Johnson (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162698755)

The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson is a travelogue written by James Boswell, chronicling his journey through the Scottish Hebrides with his friend and mentor, Samuel Johnson. The book was first published in 1785 and is considered a classic of travel literature.The tour took place in 1773, and Boswell kept a detailed journal of their travels, recording their conversations, observations, and experiences. The book provides a vivid and intimate portrait of Johnson, one of the most famous literary figures of the 18th century, and his interactions with the people and landscapes of the Hebrides.Boswell's writing is lively and engaging, and he captures the rugged beauty of the Hebrides with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the culture. The book also provides insights into the social and political context of the time, as well as the literary and intellectual debates of the day.Overall, The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson is a fascinating and entertaining read, offering a unique perspective on a remote and beautiful part of Scotland, as well as an intimate glimpse into the life and personality of one of the great literary figures of the 18th century.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.

Author: James Boswell
ISBN-10: 1162698756
ISBN-13: 9781162698755
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.59d