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The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
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ISBN13: 9781023053433
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Scotland through the eyes of James Boswell. This meticulously detailed travel journal recounts Boswell's journey through the Hebrides islands in the company of the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson.
More than a simple record of places visited, the journal captures the essence of the landscapes, the character of the people, and the spirit of a bygone era. Boswell's keen observations and insightful commentary provide a unique perspective on the social customs and historical context of the region. A captivating blend of travel writing, biography, and social commentary, this work remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of Scotland, the life and times of Samuel Johnson, or the art of travel writing itself. Explore the Hebrides as they were, through the carefully preserved words of a dedicated observer.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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