Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is a travelogue written by Samuel Johnson, an English writer, poet, and literary critic. The book is based on his journey to the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, in the late summer of 1773. In the book, Johnson describes his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes of the Western Isles. He provides vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the harsh weather, and the isolation of the communities on the islands. Johnson also ...
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Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is a travelogue written by Samuel Johnson, an English writer, poet, and literary critic. The book is based on his journey to the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, in the late summer of 1773. In the book, Johnson describes his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes of the Western Isles. He provides vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the harsh weather, and the isolation of the communities on the islands. Johnson also reflects on the history, customs, and traditions of the Scottish people, and their relationship with England.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Johnson's journey. He describes his encounters with local people, including the Gaelic-speaking inhabitants of the islands, and his visits to historic sites such as Iona Abbey and Dunvegan Castle. Johnson also reflects on his own thoughts and feelings, and his impressions of the natural beauty of the Hebrides.Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland is an important work of travel literature, and is considered one of Johnson's most significant works. It provides a valuable insight into the social and cultural history of Scotland in the 18th century, and is still widely read and studied today.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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