The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1 is a biographical work written by James Boswell, chronicling the life of the renowned 18th-century English writer and literary critic, Samuel Johnson. The book covers Johnson's life from his birth in 1709 to the year 1764, when he was 55 years old.In addition to detailing Johnson's life and accomplishments, the book also includes Boswell's own journal entries from a tour of the Hebrides that he took with Johnson in 1773. This tour is considered a significant event in Johnson's life, as it provided him with material for his famous work, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland.Throughout the book, Boswell presents Johnson as a complex and multifaceted individual, exploring his personal relationships, his struggles with depression and physical illness, and his literary achievements. Boswell's writing style is engaging and conversational, often incorporating Johnson's own words and thoughts into the narrative.Overall, The Life of Samuel Johnson Volume 1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century, offering insight into both his personal life and his contributions to the literary world.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.