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.

Jul 1, 2012
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 Volume 2

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 Volume 2

Jul 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 1

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

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 5

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 5

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

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Together with the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 5

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D Volume 5

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

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 1

Jun 1, 2012
Cover of Letters Addressed to the REV. W.J. Temple, Publ. with Intr. and Notes [By Sir P. Francis]

Letters Addressed to the REV. W.J. Temple, Publ. with Intr. and Notes [By Sir P. Francis]

Jun 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 9

The Life of Samuel Johnson; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Volume 9

May 17, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Volume 3-4; Including His Tour to the Hebrides, Correspondence with Mrs. Thrale, &C. &C

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Volume 3-4; Including His Tour to the Hebrides, Correspondence with Mrs. Thrale, &C. &C

May 17, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 1; Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales

Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 1; Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales

May 15, 2012
Cover of Johnsoniana; Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson

Johnsoniana; Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson

May 15, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 2; Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

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

May 14, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 5; Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

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

May 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 1-2

Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 1-2

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 7; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 7; Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1; Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order a Series of His Epistolary Cor

The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1; Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order a Series of His Epistolary Cor

May 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. Volume 7

Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. Volume 7

May 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Johnson Volume 2

Life of Johnson Volume 2

May 1, 2012
Cover of Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.; Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order with His Correspondence and Conversations

Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.; Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order with His Correspondence and Conversations

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 1; Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

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

May 1, 2012
Cover of Letters of James Boswell; Addressed to ... W. J. Temple

Letters of James Boswell; Addressed to ... W. J. Temple

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order Volume 5; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; And Various Original Pieces of His Compositio

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order Volume 5; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; And Various Original Pieces of His Compositio

May 1, 2012
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 6; Addenda, Index, Dicta Philosophi, &C

Boswell's Life of Johnson Volume 6; Addenda, Index, Dicta Philosophi, &C

May 1, 2012
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order Volume 3; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons and Various Original Pieces of His Comp

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order Volume 3; A Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons and Various Original Pieces of His Comp