The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... London 1 . " On Friday , March 21st , having arrived in London the night before , I was glad to find him at Mrs. Thrale's house in Argyll - street , appearances of friendship between them being still kept up . I was shown into his room ...
... London 1 . " On Friday , March 21st , having arrived in London the night before , I was glad to find him at Mrs. Thrale's house in Argyll - street , appearances of friendship between them being still kept up . I was shown into his room ...
Page 189
... London are born there . BoswELL . “ I believe , sir , a great many of the children born in London die early . " JOHNSON . Why yes , sir . " Bos.WELL . 66 with great sincerity , that he is , in my opinion , a man of abilities sufficient ...
... London are born there . BoswELL . “ I believe , sir , a great many of the children born in London die early . " JOHNSON . Why yes , sir . " Bos.WELL . 66 with great sincerity , that he is , in my opinion , a man of abilities sufficient ...
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... London , there are few places that can give much delight . " Once , upon reading that line in the curious epitaph quoted in the Spectator , Born in New England , did in London die ; he laughed and said , " I do not wonder at this . It ...
... London , there are few places that can give much delight . " Once , upon reading that line in the curious epitaph quoted in the Spectator , Born in New England , did in London die ; he laughed and said , " I do not wonder at this . It ...
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