The Life Of Samuel Johnson V4: Including A Journal Of His Tour To The Hebrides

By James Boswell

Book Overview

The Life of Samuel Johnson V4 is a biographical work written by James Boswell, first published in 1848. It is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Samuel Johnson, a prominent 18th-century English writer, poet, and lexicographer. The book includes a detailed journal of Johnson's tour to the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, which he undertook with Boswell in 1773. The tour was a significant event in Johnson's life and led to the publication of his famous work, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. The Life of Samuel Johnson V4 provides a fascinating insight into Johnson's character, his literary achievements, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Joshua Reynolds, Edmund Burke, and David Garrick. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the cultural and social context in which Johnson lived.In Ten Volumes.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: 1167226666
• ISBN13: 9781167226663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"