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  • James Boswell

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    James Boswell emerges here as far more than the familiar companion of Johnson: restless, comic, vain, gifted, and impossible to ignore. This vivid portrait traces his journey from unsettled youth to literary fame, showing how ambition, appetite, and self-dramatizing impulse shaped both his life and his writing. W. Keith Leask's study, dedicated to Johnson scholar George Birkbeck Hill, sets out to ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Hugh Miller

    The biography begins with an overview of Miller's early life in the small fishing village of Cromarty, where his humble beginnings and self-education set the stage for his later accomplishments. Leask delves into Miller's fascination with geology, detailing his groundbreaking studies and observations that significantly advanced the understanding of earth sciences in the 19th century. The book ... Read more

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  • James Boswell

    The book begins by detailing Boswell's early life in Edinburgh, exploring his privileged upbringing and education. Leask delves into Boswell's fascination with literature and his eventual friendship with the eminent lexicographer Samuel Johnson, which would become the focal point of his literary career. Through an examination of Boswell's diaries and correspondence, Leask highlights the nuances of ... Read more

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  • Hugh Miller

    "Hugh Miller" by W. Keith Leask is a captivating biography detailing the life of a remarkable Scottish geologist, naturalist, and writer. Set against the backdrop of Scotland during the Victorian era, the book delves into Miller's significant contributions to science and literature. As a paleontologist, Miller made groundbreaking fossil discoveries that contributed to the understanding of ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • James Boswell

    In "James Boswell," W. Keith Leask delves deep into the life and legacy of the 18th-century biographer and diarist, James Boswell. The book unfolds with a rich narrative style that intertwines biographical detail with critical analysis, illuminating Boswell's relationships, particularly with Samuel Johnson, and the socio-cultural context of Enlightenment Scotland. Leask employs a blend of ... Read more

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  • James Boswell

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Literary Legacy of a Scottish Diarist: Insights into Biography and Enlightenment

    In "James Boswell," W. Keith Leask offers a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of one of the most prominent literary figures of the 18th century. This meticulously researched biography delves into Boswell's relationship with Samuel Johnson, emphasizing their mutual influence on the development of modern biography and the art of personal narrative. Leask's engaging prose intertwines ... Read more

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  • Hugh Miller

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  • Hugh Miller

    In the absence of material dealing especially with his last years in Edinburgh a complete Life of Hugh Miller will probably never be attempted. I am informed by his daughter, Mrs. Miller Mackay, F.C. Manse, Lochinver, that the letters and materials sent out to Australia to form the basis of a projected biography by his son-in-law and daughter disappeared, and have never been recovered. The recent ... Read more

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  • Hugh Miller

    In the absence of material dealing especially with his last years in Edinburgh a complete Life of Hugh Miller will probably never be attempted. I am informed by his daughter, Mrs. Miller Mackay, F.C. Manse, Lochinver, that the letters and materials sent out to Australia to form the basis of a projected biography by his son-in-law and daughter disappeared, and have never been recovered. The recent ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

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  • Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)

    Enriched edition. Enlightenment Insights & Ottoman Observations from a Pioneering Mind

    Embark on an enlightening journey through the life and thoughts of one of history's most fascinating figures with "Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)." This anthology offers a profound exploration of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's rich legacy, capturing her spirited intellect and daring discourse. Blending personal letters with incisive essays, the collection encapsulates ... Read more

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