Boswell's London Journal 1762–1763 by James Boswell
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About this book
James Boswell records his life in London during 1762–1763, from social encounters and personal ambitions to his first meeting with Samuel Johnson. Edited by Frederick A. Pottle, the journal offers an intimate view of eighteenth-century London and the young writer finding his way within it.
Book details
Author: James Boswell
Publisher: William Heinemann
Year: 1951
Edition: First Australian edition, 1951
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Condition
Blue cloth hardcover with a heavily worn dust jacket. Jacket is torn and chipped, with substantial loss at the spine and discolouration.
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