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A journey to the western islands of Scotland

Johnson, Samuel, 1709-17842008
Books, Manuscripts
Poet and essayist Samuel Johnson spent the autumn of 1773 touring the coast of Scotland with his biographer, James Boswell. Each author produced an account of their sojourn which is presented in this book, providing not only historical documents but also intimate portraits of the two men.
Main title:
A journey to the western islands of Scotland / Samuel Johnson. and, The journal of a tour to the Hebrides / James Boswell.
Imprint:
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover ; Newton Abbot : David & Charles [distributor], 2008.
Collation:
v, 406 p. : map ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780486455549 (pbk)0486455548 (pbk)
Dewey class:
914.1'10473914.11
Language:
English
BRN:
344275
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