The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3 |
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Afterwards , however , when we were in the chaise , he said , with more tenderness , “ Since I set out on this jaunt , I have lost an old friend and a young one ; -Dr . James , and poor Harry , " ( meaning Mr. Thrale's son . ) ...
Afterwards , however , when we were in the chaise , he said , with more tenderness , “ Since I set out on this jaunt , I have lost an old friend and a young one ; -Dr . James , and poor Harry , " ( meaning Mr. Thrale's son . ) ...
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This sudden turn relieved me for the moment ; but I afterwards perceived it to be an ingenious fallacy b . I might , to be sure , be satisfied that they had no reason to be apprehensive about me , because I knew that I myself was well ...
This sudden turn relieved me for the moment ; but I afterwards perceived it to be an ingenious fallacy b . I might , to be sure , be satisfied that they had no reason to be apprehensive about me , because I knew that I myself was well ...
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take place , of which he had entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that “ their loss was an additional reason ...
take place , of which he had entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that “ their loss was an additional reason ...
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We should knock him down first , and pity him afterwards . No , sir ; every man will dispute with great good humour upon a subject in which he is not interested . I will dispute very calmly upon the probability of another man's son ...
We should knock him down first , and pity him afterwards . No , sir ; every man will dispute with great good humour upon a subject in which he is not interested . I will dispute very calmly upon the probability of another man's son ...
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An arrest of judgement having been moved for , the case was afterwards solemnly argued . My friend Mr. Const , whom I delight in having an opportunity to praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient ...
An arrest of judgement having been moved for , the case was afterwards solemnly argued . My friend Mr. Const , whom I delight in having an opportunity to praise , not only for his abilities but his manners ; a gentleman whose ancient ...
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| Title | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and ..., Volume 3 The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Works, in Chronological Order : a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence, Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Original Pieces of His Composition : the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Edmond Malone Volume 3 of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Illustrated by | Edmond Malone |
| Publisher | Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Sep 2010 |
| Length | 1854 pages |
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