A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Samuel Johnson
What do we discover when we travel beyond the familiar—and encounter a world already beginning to disappear?
In 1773, Samuel Johnson left London for the Highlands and islands of Scotland. His route led through mountains and lochs, ruined castles and windswept islands, into communities negotiating the distance between ancient traditions and modern ambitions.
First published in 1775, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland is a travel narrative, a cultural portrait, and a meditation on history and change. Johnson observes hospitality and hardship, Gaelic culture and clan society, and the practical realities of Atlantic life. His judgments reveal both the places he encounters and the mind of an eighteenth-century traveller.
Formats
Paperback · ISBN 9798952445062
Hardcover · ISBN 9798952445079
English · 6 × 9 inches
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