Record Number: 21696
Reading Experience:
Evidence:
'On Monday, September 15, Dr. Johnson observed, that every body commended such parts of his "Journey to the Western Islands", as were in their own way. "For instance, (said he,) Mr. Jackson (the all-knowing) told me there was more good sense upon trade in it, than he should hear in the House of Commons in a year, except from Burke. Jones commended the part which treats of language; Burke that which describes the inhabitants of mountainous countries'.
Century:1700-1799
Date:Until: 15 Sep 1777
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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:
Reader: Age:Adult (18-100+)
Gender:Male
Date of Birth:12 Jan 1729
Socio-Economic Group:Professional / academic / merchant / farmer
Occupation:statesman and author
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Country of Origin:Ireland
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Listeners present if any:e.g family, servants, friends
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Text Being Read:
Author: Title:Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Genre:Geography / Travel
Form of Text:Print: Book
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Source Information:
Record ID:21696
Source:James Boswell
Editor:R.W. Chapman
Title:Life of Johnson
Place of Publication:Oxford
Date of Publication:1980
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Page:826
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Citation:
James Boswell, R.W. Chapman (ed.), Life of Johnson, (Oxford, 1980), p. 826, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=21696, accessed: 17 August 2024
Additional Comments:
Originally published 1791.