The Life Of Samuel Johnson

Cover of The Life Of Samuel Johnson

Author: Boswell, James

Tags: biography, edifying

Progress: 5.8% as of Monday, June 15, 2026

I am starting this having listened to a few episodes of The Rest is History podcast.

  • “He had a little money when he came to town, and he knew how he could live in the cheapest manner. His first lodgings were at the house of Mr. Norris, a staymaker, in Exeter-street, adjoining Catherine-street, in the Strand. ‘I dined (said he) very well for eight-pence, with very good company, at the Pine Apple in New-street, just by. ”