"James Boswell" by the author W. Keith Leask is a fascinating biography of the life and work of the famous Scottish writer and lawyer James Boswell. The book reveals to the reader not only events and facts from the life of this outstanding man, but also his thoughts, feelings, relationships with influential people of his time. The author explores various aspects of Boswell's personality, as well as his interaction with the great English writer Samuel Johnson. "James Boswell" is an excellent source for those interested in the history of literature and the biographies of prominent individuals of the 18th century.