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.

Dec 1, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 2); 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 Composition,

The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 2); 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 Composition,

Dec 1, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 5); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson (Volume 5); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Sep 29, 2011
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson (Abridged)

Boswell's Life of Johnson (Abridged)

Sep 29, 2011
Cover of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson...

Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson...

Sep 20, 2011
Cover of Etat De La Corse

Etat De La Corse

Aug 30, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.; Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.; Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

Aug 30, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson Part Two Biography

The Life of Samuel Johnson Part Two Biography

Aug 22, 2011
Cover of The Scots Magazine; Volume 19

The Scots Magazine; Volume 19

Aug 12, 2011
Cover of The Scots Magazine, Volume 22

The Scots Magazine, Volume 22

Aug 11, 2011
Cover of The Scots Magazine, Volume 24

The Scots Magazine, Volume 24

Aug 9, 2011
Cover of Boswell in Search of a Wife 1766 1769

Boswell in Search of a Wife 1766 1769

Aug 7, 2011
Cover of The Scots Magazine, Volume 8

The Scots Magazine, Volume 8

Aug 6, 2011
Cover of Masks

Masks

May 25, 2011
Cover of The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare, Volume 9

The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare, Volume 9

May 24, 2011
Cover of Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales. Edited by George Birkbeck Hill

Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales. Edited by George Birkbeck Hill

May 24, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. a New Ed., with Numerous Additions and Notes

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. a New Ed., with Numerous Additions and Notes

May 24, 2011
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson. 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 Composition Never Befo

The Life of Samuel Johnson. 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 Composition Never Befo

Mar 16, 2011
Cover of Observations, Good or Bad, Stupid or Clever, Serious or Jocular, on Squire Foote's Dramatic Entertainment, Intitled, the Minor. by a Genius [i.E. James Boswell].

Observations, Good or Bad, Stupid or Clever, Serious or Jocular, on Squire Foote's Dramatic Entertainment, Intitled, the Minor. by a Genius [i.E. James Boswell].

Mar 1, 2011
Cover of The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. ... the Fourth Edition, Revised and Corrected. [With a Portrait.] the Fourth Edition.

The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. ... the Fourth Edition, Revised and Corrected. [With a Portrait.] the Fourth Edition.

Feb 22, 2011
Cover of A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson

A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson

Feb 18, 2011
Cover of The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. ... the Fourth Edition, Revised and Corrected. [With a Portrait.]

The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D. ... the Fourth Edition, Revised and Corrected. [With a Portrait.]

Feb 11, 2011
Cover of Dorando a Spanish tale.

Dorando a Spanish tale.

Dec 1, 2010
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson - The Original Classic Edition

The Life of Samuel Johnson - The Original Classic Edition

Nov 1, 2010
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson (eBook)

Boswell's Life of Johnson (eBook)