The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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James Boswell. THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON , LL . D. HAVING left Ashbourne in the evening , we stopped to change horses at Derby , and availed ourselves of a mo- ment to enjoy the conversation of my countryman , Dr. Butler , then ...
James Boswell. THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON , LL . D. HAVING left Ashbourne in the evening , we stopped to change horses at Derby , and availed ourselves of a mo- ment to enjoy the conversation of my countryman , Dr. Butler , then ...
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... Ashbourne , it would not be a great journey to come thither . We may pass a few most agreeable days there by ourselves , and I will accompany you a good part of the way to the southward again . Pray think of this . " You forget that Mr ...
... Ashbourne , it would not be a great journey to come thither . We may pass a few most agreeable days there by ourselves , and I will accompany you a good part of the way to the southward again . Pray think of this . " You forget that Mr ...
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... Ashbourne . So tell me where you will fix for our passing a few days by ourselves . Now dont cry , " Foolish fellow , " or " Idle dog . " Chain your hu- mour , and let your kindness play . " You will rejoice to hear that Miss Macleod of ...
... Ashbourne . So tell me where you will fix for our passing a few days by ourselves . Now dont cry , " Foolish fellow , " or " Idle dog . " Chain your hu- mour , and let your kindness play . " You will rejoice to hear that Miss Macleod of ...
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... Ashbourne , and I purpose to make Dr. Taylor invite you . If you live a while with me at his house , we shall have much time to ourselves , and our stay will be no expense to us or him . I shall leave London the 28th ; and , after some ...
... Ashbourne , and I purpose to make Dr. Taylor invite you . If you live a while with me at his house , we shall have much time to ourselves , and our stay will be no expense to us or him . I shall leave London the 28th ; and , after some ...
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... Ashbourne . ] TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " DEAR SIR , —I am this day come to Ashbourne , and have only to tell you , that Dr. Taylor says you shall be welcome to him ; and you know how welcome you will be to me . Make haste to let me know ...
... Ashbourne . ] TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " DEAR SIR , —I am this day come to Ashbourne , and have only to tell you , that Dr. Taylor says you shall be welcome to him ; and you know how welcome you will be to me . Make haste to let me know ...
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