Life of James Boswell of Auchinleck: With an Account of His Sayings, Doings, and Writings V1

The book ""Life of James Boswell of Auchinleck: With an Account of His Sayings, Doings, and Writings V1"" by Percy Fitzgerald is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish lawyer, diarist, and author James Boswell. The book covers Boswell's life from his birth in 1740 to his death in 1795, detailing his upbringing, education, and career as a lawyer. The author provides insights into Boswell's personal relationships, including his friendship with Samuel Johnson, and his literary achievements, such as his famous biography of Johnson. The book also includes extracts from Boswell's diaries and letters, giving readers a firsthand account of his thoughts and experiences. Overall, ""Life of James Boswell of Auchinleck"" is a fascinating portrait of a complex and talented individual, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and Scottish culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.