An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
652. London’s Golden Age: The Ghosts of Culloden (Part 3)
March 16, 2026
Description
What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And,...
Books Referenced
A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
Author: Samuel Johnson
Context:
Johnson is describing his journey to the Hebrides in this book, which is described as one of the great classics of travel literature.
Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides
Author: James Boswell
Context:
Boswell wrote this book based on the journal he kept during the trip with Johnson, providing his own account of their journey to the Hebrides.