James Boswell

559 books • 23 series

James Boswell (1740-1795), Scottish man of letters, was born in Edinburgh and studied law in Glasgow, but his true ambition was literary fame and the company of great men. In 1760 he went to London where he met Samuel Johnson. After several literary successes, he began his acknowledged masterpiece, The Life of Samuel Johnson.

Jan 12, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, Volume 5

Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales, Volume 5

Jan 12, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 5); Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey Into North Wales (1774)

Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 5); Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey Into North Wales (1774)

Jan 10, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 2)

Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 2)

Jan 8, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 1)

Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 1)

Jan 7, 2012
Cover of The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare (Volume 19)

The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare (Volume 19)

Jan 2, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides (Volume 5)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides (Volume 5)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 4

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 4

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 3); Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 3); Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 4); Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons and Various Original Pieces of His Compo

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 4); Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons and Various Original Pieces of His Compo

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 10); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 10); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 5; V. 1773-1774); Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North W

Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 5; V. 1773-1774); Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North W

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 1); Together with the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 1); Together with the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The life of Samuel Johnson Volume 4

The life of Samuel Johnson Volume 4

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson. Copious Notes by Malone

The Life of Samuel Johnson. Copious Notes by Malone

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 6); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 6); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, Including His Tour to the Hebrides, Correspondence with Mrs. Thrale, &C., &C (Volume 4)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, Including His Tour to the Hebrides, Correspondence with Mrs. Thrale, &C., &C (Volume 4)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 6); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. (Volume 6); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Etat de La Corse (2); Suivi D'Un Journal D'Un Voyage Dans L'Isle

Etat de La Corse (2); Suivi D'Un Journal D'Un Voyage Dans L'Isle

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Etat de La Corse (1); Suivi D'Un Journal D'Un Voyage Dans L'Isle

Etat de La Corse (1); Suivi D'Un Journal D'Un Voyage Dans L'Isle

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 10); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 10); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Volume 1)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Volume 1)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides. to Which Are Added, Anecdotes by Hawkins, Piozzi, &C. and Notes by Various Hands (Volume 8)

The Life of Samuel Johnson Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides. to Which Are Added, Anecdotes by Hawkins, Piozzi, &C. and Notes by Various Hands (Volume 8)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. with Additions and Notes, by J.W. Croker (Volume 4)

The Life of Samuel Johnson Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. with Additions and Notes, by J.W. Croker (Volume 4)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Johnsoniana (Volume 1-2)

Johnsoniana (Volume 1-2)