A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides |
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Author:
| Johnson, Samuel Boswell, James |
Introduction by:
| Nicholls, Graham |
Series title: | Barnes and Noble Library of Essential Reading Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4114-3101-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
Publisher: | Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $3.99 |
Book Description:
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Samuel Johnson'sJourney to the Western Islands of Scotland and James Boswell'sJournal of a Tour to the Hebrides recounts their tour of Scotland in 1773. While Johnson focuses on Scotland itself, Boswell is even keener on presenting his friend to the notables of his homeland. Together they form a complete account of a fascinating journey, two intriguing personalities, and of a society coming to terms with itself after a period of drastic...
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Samuel Johnson'sJourney to the Western Islands of Scotland and James Boswell'sJournal of a Tour to the Hebrides recounts their tour of Scotland in 1773. While Johnson focuses on Scotland itself, Boswell is even keener on presenting his friend to the notables of his homeland. Together they form a complete account of a fascinating journey, two intriguing personalities, and of a society coming to terms with itself after a period of drastic upheaval.