The Age of Johnson: The Library of Loren and Frances Rothschild presents the most comprehensive private collection of rare books and autographs by Samuel Johnson and his contemporaries, including Boswell, Burke, Burney, Goldsmith, Pope and Swift. Offering detailed entries and contextual introductions, this volume illuminates the literary and intellectual landscape of the 18th century and reveals why Johnson remains the defining figure of his era. Loren Rothschild, a distinguished collector and former chairman of the Huntington Library, and Frances Rothschild, a California appellate judge, bring together decades of dedication to preserving this extraordinary literary heritage.