Letters Of James Boswell, Addressed To The Rev. W. J. Temple

By James Boswell and Thomas Seccombe

Book Overview

The book ""Letters of James Boswell, Addressed to the Rev. W. J. Temple"" is a collection of letters written by the famous Scottish biographer, James Boswell, to his friend and mentor, the Reverend William Johnson Temple. The letters were written between 1762 and 1774, and provide a fascinating insight into Boswell's life and thoughts during this period.Boswell is best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson, but these letters show a different side to the man. They cover a wide range of topics, from Boswell's travels in Europe to his relationships with women, and offer a glimpse into his personal and professional life.The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, and reveal Boswell's wit, intelligence, and charm. They also provide a valuable historical record of the social and cultural milieu of the time, as Boswell moves in circles that include some of the most prominent figures of the day.Overall, ""Letters of James Boswell, Addressed to the Rev. W. J. Temple"" is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the life and times of this famous biographer.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: 1432664344
• ISBN13: 9781432664343
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"