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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... Dr. Johnson were soon to set out ; and therefore I pressed it as much as I could . I mentioned that Mr. Beauclerk had said , that Baretti , whom they were to carry with them , would keep them so long in the little towns of his own ...
... Dr. Johnson were soon to set out ; and therefore I pressed it as much as I could . I mentioned that Mr. Beauclerk had said , that Baretti , whom they were to carry with them , would keep them so long in the little towns of his own ...
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... of some addition to the twenty guineas which he had received , and for which his receipt is now in the booksellers ' hands . We are further assured , that he actually obtained an additional sum ; when he , soon after , ( in the year ...
... of some addition to the twenty guineas which he had received , and for which his receipt is now in the booksellers ' hands . We are further assured , that he actually obtained an additional sum ; when he , soon after , ( in the year ...
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Soon after this he said something very flattering to Mrs. Thrale , which I do not recollect ; but it concluded with wishing her long life . “ Sir , ” said I , “ if Dr. Barry's system be true , you have now shortened Mrs. Thrale's life ...
Soon after this he said something very flattering to Mrs. Thrale , which I do not recollect ; but it concluded with wishing her long life . “ Sir , ” said I , “ if Dr. Barry's system be true , you have now shortened Mrs. Thrale's life ...
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Soon after this day , he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following answer ...
Soon after this day , he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following answer ...
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I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch.h " I therefore , while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening , took occasion to open my plan thus : - “ Mr. Dilly , sir , sends his respectful compliments to you , and would be ...
I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch.h " I therefore , while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening , took occasion to open my plan thus : - “ Mr. Dilly , sir , sends his respectful compliments to you , and would be ...
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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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