| Author |
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 |
| Title |
The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_a_Tour_to_the_Hebrides
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| Credits |
Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D." by James Boswell is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work recounts the travels of the author, James Boswell, alongside the esteemed literary figure Dr. Samuel Johnson as they journey through the Hebrides, exploring the culture, landscapes, and people of Scotland. The book provides insight into both the characters’ intellectual pursuits and personal reflections against the backdrop of their physical journey. At the start of the journey, Boswell expresses his excitement about traveling with Johnson, whose previously stated interest in the Hebrides has been a long-anticipated adventure. The opening portion highlights Johnson's initial reluctance to leave London but shows how Boswell ingeniously gathers support from friends to persuade him. Their conversations delve into topics such as religion, literature, and politics, with Johnson exhibiting his formidable intellect. Boswell paints a portrait of Johnson’s character through anecdotes, emphasizing both his celebrated wit and his imposing presence. The interactions set the stage for a rich exploration of Scottish society of the time, while also revealing the deeper camaraderie and mutual respect between the two men as they embark on their memorable expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 -- Travel -- Scotland -- Hebrides
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| Subject |
Boswell, James, 1740-1795 -- Travel -- Scotland -- Hebrides
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| Subject |
Hebrides (Scotland) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6018 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 9, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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