A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland and the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

James Boswell & Samuel Johnson

Presents the journals of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell describing their travels through Scotland.

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ISBN: 9780140432213
Pagina's: 432
Verschenen: 31-05-1984
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Penguin Books Ltd

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