A Journey to the Western Islands of ScotlandGood Press, 19.11.2019 - 210 Seiten Samuel Johnson's 'A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland' takes readers on a literary and introspective voyage through the rugged landscapes of Scotland. Published in 1775, Johnson's travelogue combines descriptive prose with insightful reflections on history, culture, and society. His writing style is characterized by a blend of erudition and wit, making the book both informative and entertaining. In the context of 18th-century travel writing, Johnson's work stands out for its depth and intellectual sophistication. As a renowned literary figure and intellectual, Samuel Johnson's motivation for embarking on this journey was a desire to explore and understand the cultural and historical heritage of Scotland. His keen observations and thoughtful analysis reveal a deep curiosity about the world around him, as well as a genuine appreciation for the diversity of human experience. I highly recommend 'A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland' to readers interested in travel literature, history, and cultural studies. Johnson's unique perspective and eloquent writing make this book a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for anyone looking to explore the beauty and complexities of Scotland's past and present. |
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... easily restored to its former state. It seems never to have been intended as a place of strength, nor was built to endure a siege, but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers, who perhaps had the charge of a battery, or were stationed ...
... easily restored to its former state. It seems never to have been intended as a place of strength, nor was built to endure a siege, but merely to afford cover to a few soldiers, who perhaps had the charge of a battery, or were stationed ...
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... easily shelter themselves from rigour and constraint. The city of St. Andrews, when it had lost its archiepiscopal pre- eminence, gradually decayed: One of its streets is now lost; and in those that remain, there is silence and solitude ...
... easily shelter themselves from rigour and constraint. The city of St. Andrews, when it had lost its archiepiscopal pre- eminence, gradually decayed: One of its streets is now lost; and in those that remain, there is silence and solitude ...
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... easily gives way to the love of pleasure, and in the other, is in danger of yielding to the love of money. The students however are represented as at this time not exceeding a hundred. Perhaps it may be some obstruction to their ...
... easily gives way to the love of pleasure, and in the other, is in danger of yielding to the love of money. The students however are represented as at this time not exceeding a hundred. Perhaps it may be some obstruction to their ...
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... easily broken, till some great event shakes the whole system of things, and life seems to recommence upon new principles. That before the Union the Scots had little trade and little money, is no valid apology; for plantation is the ...
... easily broken, till some great event shakes the whole system of things, and life seems to recommence upon new principles. That before the Union the Scots had little trade and little money, is no valid apology; for plantation is the ...
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... easily drew us out of our way, and the entertainment which we received would have been a sufficient recompense for a much greater deviation. The roads beyond Edinburgh, as they are less frequented, must be expected to grow gradually ...
... easily drew us out of our way, and the entertainment which we received would have been a sufficient recompense for a much greater deviation. The roads beyond Edinburgh, as they are less frequented, must be expected to grow gradually ...
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Keith a small island which neither of my companions had ever visited | |
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