| Author |
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 |
| Title |
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1775 edition with the corrections noted in the 1785 errata by David Price
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| Summary |
"A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland" by Samuel Johnson is a travelogue written in the late 18th century. The narrative chronicles the author's exploration of the Hebrides, also known as the Western Islands of Scotland, alongside his companion, James Boswell. The text captures their impressions of the landscape, people, and historic sites as they traverse this remote and rugged part of Scotland. The opening portion of the book describes Johnson's excitement and long-held desire to visit the Hebrides, which he fulfills in the autumn of 1773. He sets off from Edinburgh with Boswell and reflects on their initial journey through various Scottish towns, noting their surroundings, encounters, and the remnants of ancient structures, such as the ruins of Inch Keith and St. Andrews. Johnson’s keen sense of observation allows him to comment on the landscape, architecture, and the character of the Scottish people they meet, setting the tone for their adventure into the lesser-known territories of Scotland where natural beauty mingles with historical depth. (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. |
2064 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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