Johnson, Samuel

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780198798743
author:
Johnson, Samuel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
19.5 x 13 x 2.6 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
Travel, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.33

Description

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, written by Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, is a unique blend of travelogue and biography. In 1773, the two friends embarked on a long-planned journey across the Scottish Highlands, spending over 100 days together. Their tour of the Hebrides resulted in two books, which are often read together due to their shared focus on the Scottish highlands.

The book presents a lightly-edited version of both works, preserving the original orthography and corrected typographical errors to fit modern grammar standards. The introduction and notes provide clear explanations of Johnson and Boswell's careers, their friendship, and their grand biographical projects, as well as an examination of the Scottish Enlightenment and the complex history of England and Scotland during the Reformation and the Union of the Crowns.

This edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Enlightenment, and the complex relationships between England and Scotland during the 18th century. With its unique blend of travelogue and biography, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland offers a fascinating insight into the lives and times of two of Britain's most influential figures.

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