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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titude of Mr. Wedderburne and general Fraser , who had been much obliged to him when they were young Scotchmen entering upon lite in England . JOHNSON . “ Why , sir , a man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have ...
titude of Mr. Wedderburne and general Fraser , who had been much obliged to him when they were young Scotchmen entering upon lite in England . JOHNSON . “ Why , sir , a man is very apt to complain of the ingratitude of those who have ...
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Mr. Murray suggested , that the author should be obliged to show some sort of evidence , though he would not require a strict legal proof : but Johnson firmly and resolutely opposed any restraint whatever , as adverse to a free ...
Mr. Murray suggested , that the author should be obliged to show some sort of evidence , though he would not require a strict legal proof : but Johnson firmly and resolutely opposed any restraint whatever , as adverse to a free ...
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A man who has debauched his friend's daughter is not obliged to say to every body— ' Take care of me ; don't let me into your house without suspicion . I once debauched a friend's daughter . I may debauch yours .
A man who has debauched his friend's daughter is not obliged to say to every body— ' Take care of me ; don't let me into your house without suspicion . I once debauched a friend's daughter . I may debauch yours .
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On the 26th of April I went to Bath ; and , on my arrival at the Pelican inn , found lying for me an obliging invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , by whom I was agreeably entertained almost constantly during my stay .
On the 26th of April I went to Bath ; and , on my arrival at the Pelican inn , found lying for me an obliging invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Thrale , by whom I was agreeably entertained almost constantly during my stay .
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“ Sir , I am obliged to Mr. Dilly . I will wait BOSWELL “ Provided , sir , I suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ” JOHNSON . “ What do you mean , sir ? What do you take me for ?
“ Sir , I am obliged to Mr. Dilly . I will wait BOSWELL “ Provided , sir , I suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ” JOHNSON . “ What do you mean , sir ? What do you take me for ?
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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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