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  1. James Boswell (1740-1795): The Scottish Perspective by Roger Craik, 1996-09
  2. The conversations of Dr. Johnson, selected from the ""Life"" by James Boswell; edited by R. W. Postgate by James (1740-1795) Boswell, 1930
  3. Boswell's life of Johnson. Edited with an introduction by Mowbray Morris. The Globe edition. by James (1740-1795) Boswell, 1898-01-01
  4. Boswell's London journal, 1762-3; prepared for the press with introduction and notes by Frederick A. Pottle, with a preface by Christopher Morley by James (1740-1795) Boswell, 1950
  5. Collecting and recollecting James Boswell, 1740-1795: A bicentenary exhibition from the collections of Yale University and Four Oaks Farm
  6. Collecting and Recollecting James Boswell, 1740-1795 by William Zachs, Mary Eccles, 1995-09-12
  7. Collecting and Recollecting James Boswell 1740-1795. A Bicentenary Exhibition from the Collectors of Yale University and Four Oaks Farm. by James] Grolier Club. [BOSWELL, 1995
  8. COLLECTING AND RECOLLECTING JAMES BOSWELL 1740-1795. by none stated, 1995-01-01
  9. Johnsoniana: by John Wilson Croker 1780-1857 comp Boswell James 1740-1795. Life of Samuel Johnson, 1842-12-31
  10. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological order; A series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In Three Volumes. The second edition, revised and augmented. by James (1740-1795). BOSWELL, 1793-01-01
  11. Boswellïÿýs London journal, 1762-3; prepared for the press with introduction and notes by Frederick A. Pottle, with a preface by Christopher Morley by James (1740-1795) Boswell, 1950-01-01
  12. Boswellïÿýs Journal of a tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson, LL.D., now first published from the original manuscript; prepared for the press, with preface and notes, by Frederick A. Pottle and Charles H. Bennett by James (1740-1795) Boswell, 1936-01-01
  13. The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, L.L.D. by James (1740-1795) BOSWELL, 1807-01-01
  14. The Journal Of A Tour To The Hebrides, With Samuel Johnson, Ll.d. By James Boswell, .. by Boswell James 1740-1795, 2010-09-30

1. James Boswell (1740-1795) Scottish Writer.
(17401795) Scottish writer. James Boswell was a close friend of Samuel Johnson, known for An Account of Corsica (1768), Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides (1785) and Life of Samuel Johnson (1791).
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Guide picks (1740-1795) Scottish writer. James Boswell was a close friend of Samuel Johnson, known for An Account of Corsica (1768), Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides (1785) and Life of Samuel Johnson (1791).
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4. James Boswell (1740-1795) Library Of Congress Citations
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Boswell was born in Edinburgh on 29th October 1740, the eldest son of Alexander and Euphemia Boswell . His father was an Ayrshire laird and advocate who, on appointment to the Court of Session in 1754, took the judicial title of Lord Auchinleck Boswell studied at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities, his father intending him for a career as an advocate, although his own ambitions were for a literary or a military career. He ran off to London in 1760 and was received into the Roman Catholic church. He was persuaded that this James Boswell conversion, which would have precluded public office or professional advancement, was unwise and after a taste of the wilder side of London life returned home to his studies and continuing tension with his father. Eventually, in 1762, he was permitted to pay an extended visit to London, where he made full use of his freedom, overindulging in drink and sex. However in Davies 's bookshop in May 1763 he met the man who was to become the central figure in his life - Samuel Johnson . Their opening conversation was unpromising: Boswell: "Mr Johnson, indeed I come from Scotland, but I cannot help it."

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Boswell was born in Edinburgh on 29th October 1740, the eldest son of Alexander and Euphemia Boswell . His father was an Ayrshire laird and advocate who, on appointment to the Court of Session in 1754, took the judicial title of Lord Auchinleck Boswell studied at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities, his father intending him for a career as an advocate, although his own ambitions were for a literary or a military career. He ran off to London in 1760 and was received into the Roman Catholic church. He was persuaded that this James Boswell conversion, which would have precluded public office or professional advancement, was unwise and after a taste of the wilder side of London life returned home to his studies and continuing tension with his father. Eventually, in 1762, he was permitted to pay an extended visit to London, where he made full use of his freedom, overindulging in drink and sex. However in Davies 's bookshop in May 1763 he met the man who was to become the central figure in his life - Samuel Johnson . Their opening conversation was unpromising: Boswell: "Mr Johnson, indeed I come from Scotland, but I cannot help it."

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  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. Boswell's Book of bad verse : (a verse self-portrait) : or, Love poems and other verses : now first published from the original autograph Ms. / by James Boswell ; edited with notes by Jack Werner. London ; New York : White Lion Publishers, 1974 [i.e. 1975]
  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. Correspondence. Research ed. London : Heinemann, 1966-.
  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. The correspondence of James Boswell and John Johnston of Grange / edited by Ralph S. Walker. London : Heinemann, 1966.
  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. Boswell in Holland, 1763-1764 : including his correspondence with Belle de Zuylen (Zélide) / Edited by Frederick A. Pottle. [1st ed.]. New York : McGraw-Hill, [1952].
  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Together with The journal of a tour to the Hebrides, by James Boswell. New editions with notes and appendices by Alexander Napier. London, G. Bell, 1884.
  • Boswell, James, 1740-1795. Boswell for the defence, 1769-1774 / Edited by William K. Wimsatt, Jr. and Frederick A. Pottle. Melbourne : W. Heinemann, [1960, c1959].
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    Boswell, James, 17401795. Selections. 1950. McGraw-Hill. Not foundor no more entries match key. Data on this system is ©Board
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    Boswell, James, 17401795. Life of Samuel Johnson. Not found or no more entries matchkey. Data on this system is ©Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library.
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    14. James Boswell: Free Web Books, Online
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    Project Gutenberg Bibliographic Record. Title Life Of Johnson. Author Boswell,James, 17401795. Notes. Language English. Release Date Dec 1998. File(s)
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    Auchinleck is situated in Ayrshire, in Scotland's large Strathclyde region, 21 kilometres east of the town of Ayr. The town has a population (based on 1991 figures at least) of 4,160. Auchinleck is associated with the Boswell family through the granting of the estate to Thomas Boswell, a 'cadet' of the Balmuto line, on his marriage to the daughter and co-heiress of Sir John Auchinleck in 1504. Thomas had been one of the court favourites of James IV and he died with the king at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. On his appointment as Lord of Session in 1754, Alexander Boswell (1706-1782) took the title of Lord Auchinleck. It was Alexander Boswell who had Auchinleck House built. His son, James Boswell, the diarist and biographer of Samuel Johnson, was born at nearby Auchinleck House, and is buried in the churchyard in Auchinleck.

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