A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland vs An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Johnson, Scottish authors, Journeys, Diaries, Description and travel, Early works to 1800
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
In "A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland," Samuel Johnson embarks on a rich narrative that intertwines travelogue with philosophical reflection. Written in 1775, this work documents Johnson's exploration of the…
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An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli
"This first complete reprint of James Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland has the widest readership — 207 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland | An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (207) | 3.6 (38) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland | An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 207 | 38 |
| Editions | 69 | 42 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 221 | — |
| Reading it now | 66 | — |
| Written reviews | 36 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 860 | — |
| Pages | 425 | 384 |