The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... admirable work , I have an opportunity of observing with wonder the correctness with which he rapidly struck off such glowing composition . He may be assimilated to the lady in Waller , who could impress with love at first sight : Some ...
... admirable work , I have an opportunity of observing with wonder the correctness with which he rapidly struck off such glowing composition . He may be assimilated to the lady in Waller , who could impress with love at first sight : Some ...
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... admirable work , I introduce him with peculiar propriety as the correspond- ent of Warren Hastings ; a man whose ... admiration to him , I should certainly not withhold it at a moment when it is not possible that I should be suspected of ...
... admirable work , I introduce him with peculiar propriety as the correspond- ent of Warren Hastings ; a man whose ... admiration to him , I should certainly not withhold it at a moment when it is not possible that I should be suspected of ...
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... Admirable Curiosities , Rarities , and Wonders in England . I believe there are about five or six of them ; they seem very proper to allure backward readers ; be so kind as to get them for me , and These books are much more numerous ...
... Admirable Curiosities , Rarities , and Wonders in England . I believe there are about five or six of them ; they seem very proper to allure backward readers ; be so kind as to get them for me , and These books are much more numerous ...
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