Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is a travelogue written by Samuel Johnson, a prominent English writer and lexicographer, in 1775. The book chronicles Johnson's journey to the remote and rugged islands off the west coast of Scotland, including the Hebrides, Skye, Mull, and Iona. Throughout the book, Johnson describes the landscape, culture, and people of the Western Isles. He writes about the harsh living conditions of the islanders, the rugged beauty of the landscape, and the unique customs and traditions of the ...
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Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is a travelogue written by Samuel Johnson, a prominent English writer and lexicographer, in 1775. The book chronicles Johnson's journey to the remote and rugged islands off the west coast of Scotland, including the Hebrides, Skye, Mull, and Iona. Throughout the book, Johnson describes the landscape, culture, and people of the Western Isles. He writes about the harsh living conditions of the islanders, the rugged beauty of the landscape, and the unique customs and traditions of the region. Johnson also includes his observations on the Gaelic language and the history of the area.The book is written in Johnson's distinctive style, which is characterized by his wit, intelligence, and attention to detail. He provides vivid descriptions of the scenery, people, and events he encounters on his journey. Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is considered a classic of travel literature and has been praised for its insight into the culture and history of Scotland. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Western Isles, Scottish history, or the works of Samuel Johnson.The ruins of the cathedral of Elgin afforded us another proof of the waste of reformation. There is enough yet remaining to shew, that it was once magnificent. Its whole plot is easily traced. On the north side of the choir, the chapter-house, which is roofed with an arch of stone, remains entire; and on the south side, another mass of building, which we could not enter, is preserved by the care of the family of Gordon; but the body of the church is a mass of fragments.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.
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