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 2, 2010
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales (Volume 3)

Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales (Volume 3)

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales (Volume 2)

Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales (Volume 2)

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson (Volume 2); 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 2); Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diary of a Journal Into North Wales

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour OT Corsica (Reprinted from the Original Editions)

Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour OT Corsica (Reprinted from the Original Editions)

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Johnsoniana; From Boswell's Life of the Great Lexicographer and Moralist

Johnsoniana; From Boswell's Life of the Great Lexicographer and Moralist

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order (Volume 3)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order (Volume 3)

Jan 1, 2010
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 5

The Life of Samuel Johnson ... Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. with Additions and Notes, by J.W. Croker, Volume 5

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of The Life of Johnson (Abridged)

The Life of Johnson (Abridged)

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Letters of James Boswell

Letters of James Boswell

Dec 31, 2009
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

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

Dec 31, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order, a Series of His

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order, a Series of His

Dec 31, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides (Volume 5)

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

Dec 31, 2009
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 (Volume 1)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides. a New Ed., with Numerous Additions and Notes (Volume 1)

Dec 31, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides (Volume 4)

The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides (Volume 4)

Dec 23, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson (4)

The Life of Samuel Johnson (4)

Nov 25, 2009
Cover of Letters of James Boswell to the REV. W. J. Temple

Letters of James Boswell to the REV. W. J. Temple

Nov 23, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnsonn, LL.D.

The Life of Samuel Johnsonn, LL.D.

Nov 18, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel John Son and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Vol I

The Life of Samuel John Son and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides Vol I

Oct 28, 2009
Cover of Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Vol. V.

Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Vol. V.

Oct 28, 2009
Cover of Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diar

Boswell's Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour of the Hebrides, and Johnson's Diar

Oct 27, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D and the Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume V

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

Oct 27, 2009
Cover of Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a ...

Life of Johnson, Including Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a ...

Oct 2, 2009
Cover of The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volume VI - Part I

The Life of Samuel Johnson, Volume VI - Part I

Sep 1, 2009
Cover of The Life of Johnson (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)

The Life of Johnson (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading)