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.

Oct 12, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 1

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 1

Oct 12, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

Oct 12, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D Volume 3

Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D Volume 3

Oct 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Volume 2); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. (Volume 2); Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

Oct 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Correspondence with Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica, Ed. with Intr. and Notes by G.B. Hill

Boswell's Correspondence with Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica, Ed. with Intr. and Notes by G.B. Hill

Aug 22, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson 1709-1765 Volume 1

Life of Johnson 1709-1765 Volume 1

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780

Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776

Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784

Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson Addenda, Index, Dicta Philosophi, Etc Volume 6

Life of Johnson Addenda, Index, Dicta Philosophi, Etc Volume 6

Jul 10, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine; And His Journal of a Tour to Corsica (Reprinted from the Original Editions).

Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine; And His Journal of a Tour to Corsica (Reprinted from the Original Editions).

Jul 9, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 4

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 4

Jul 9, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

Jul 1, 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 1

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 1

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 2

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, L. L. D

The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, L. L. D

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 3

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 3

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 4

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 4

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson; Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales Volume 2;

Boswell's Life of Johnson; Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales Volume 2;

Jul 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 4

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 4

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 2

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides; In Five Volumes Volume 2

Jul 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 3

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 3

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson; Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales Volume 3; V. 1776-1780

Boswell's Life of Johnson; Including Boswell's Journal of Atour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a Journey Into North Wales Volume 3; V. 1776-1780

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson. from the London Ed., Revised and Corrected

The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson. from the London Ed., Revised and Corrected