A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland in 1773
Samuel Johnson’s classic travel account follows his 1773 journey through the Western Islands of Scotland. Combining literary observation with a record of travel, it offers readers a window into the region and its eighteenth-century setting through the eyes of one of England’s most influential writers.
About This Book
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland in 1773 records Samuel Johnson’s travels through Scotland’s western islands.
Published as a work of travel writing, the book presents observations shaped by an eighteenth-century journey and its historical setting.
Readers interested in Scottish places, literary nonfiction, and firsthand accounts of travel will find a distinctive perspective on the region.
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