Boswell’s Correspondence: With the Honorable Andrew Erskine and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica (1879)

Boswell's Correspondence: With The Honorable Andrew Erskine And His Journal Of A Tour To Corsica (1879) is a collection of letters and journals written by the famous Scottish biographer and diarist, James Boswell. The book features Boswell's correspondence with his friend and fellow lawyer, Andrew Erskine, as well as his personal journal entries from his travels to the Mediterranean island of Corsica in 1765. The letters between Boswell and Erskine offer a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social world of 18th-century Scotland. The two men discuss a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and their personal lives. Boswell's witty and charming writing style shines through in these letters, making them a joy to read.In addition to the correspondence, the book also includes Boswell's journal entries from his trip to Corsica. He traveled to the island with the intention of meeting and writing about the Corsican leader, Pasquale Paoli, who was leading a rebellion against the Genoese. Boswell's journal provides a detailed account of his journey, including his observations of Corsican society and his meetings with Paoli.Overall, Boswell's Correspondence: With The Honorable Andrew Erskine And His Journal Of A Tour To Corsica (1879) is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on 18th-century Scotland and the Corsican independence movement.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.