THE

JOURNAL

of a tour to the

HEBRIDES

with

SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D.
by James Boswell, esq.

Containing
Some poetical pieces by Dr.Johnson,

relative to the Tour, and never

before published;
A series of his conversation, literary

anecdotes, and opinions of men and books:

With an authentick account of
The distresses and escape of the grandson of

King James II. in the year 1746

The 6th ed. rev.and cor.

LONDON

T.CADELL AND W.DAVIES

1813

ducement to prefix your name to this volume, as it gives me an opportunity of letting the world know that I enjoy the honour and happiness of your friendship; and of thus publickly testifying the sincere regard with which

I am,

My dear Sir,

Your very faithful

And obedient servant,

LONDON, 20th September, 1785.

JAMES BOSWELL.