Alexander Boswell

Alexander Boswell may refer to:

  • Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck (1706-1782), 8th Laird of Auchinleck, Scottish judge
  • Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet, 10th Laird of Auchinleck, writer of traditional Scottish songs
  • Alexander Boswell (songwriter)
  • Alexander Boswell (British Army officer)

Famous quotes containing the word boswell:

    “Writing a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials. He thinks he has enough to raise a large and stately edifice; but after he has arranged, compacted and polished, his work turns out to be a very small performance. The authour however like the builder, knows how much labour his work has cost him; and therefore estimates it at a higher rate than other people think it deserves,”
    —James Boswell (1740–1795)