A Letter To Samuel Johnson (1770)

By John Wilkes

Book Overview

A Letter To Samuel Johnson (1770) is a historical document written by John Wilkes, a prominent figure in 18th-century England. The book is a letter addressed to Samuel Johnson, a renowned writer, lexicographer, and literary critic of the time. In the letter, Wilkes discusses his political views and criticizes the government's policies, particularly their treatment of the American colonies. He also discusses his own experiences with the law and his imprisonment for his political beliefs. The letter is a reflection of the political and social climate of the time, and provides insight into the thoughts and opinions of both Wilkes and Johnson. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political and intellectual debates of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165884240
• ISBN13: 9781165884247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"