James Boswell (1740-1795) was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer who is best known for his biography of the English writer Samuel Johnson, as well as the publication of his...view moreJames Boswell (1740-1795) was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer who is best known for his biography of the English writer Samuel Johnson, as well as the publication of his private papers, journals, and letters.view less