Leask, W. Keith (William Keith) 1857-1925 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "James Boswell" by W. Keith Leask is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of James Boswell, famous for his biography of Samuel Johnson, delving into his early days, relationships, and formative experiences that shaped his character. Boswell's life is intricately tied with the prominent figures of his era, particularly his friendship with Johnson, offering readers insight into 18th-century Scottish and English society. The opening of this biography introduces James Boswell's ancestry, highlighting his familial connections and the influence of his lineage on his identity. It discusses his early life in Edinburgh, detailing his educational journey and formative relationships, particularly with figures such as his father and his mentors. The reader is drawn into Boswell's world through anecdotes that reveal his character — a mix of ambition, sociability, and the whimsicality of youth, setting the stage for his later encounters with towering literary personalities, notably Samuel Johnson, whose own towering legacy would envelop Boswell for years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-08-05 Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Boswell, James, 1740-1795 Authors, Scottish -- 18th century -- Biography Biographers -- Great Britain -- Biography PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29615 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29615 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133656.0 29615