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An Account of an Attempt to ascertain the Longitude at Sea , by an exact theory of the variations of the magnetical needle , with a table of the variations at the most remarkable cities in Europe , from the year 1660 to 1860 ; acknowl .
An Account of an Attempt to ascertain the Longitude at Sea , by an exact theory of the variations of the magnetical needle , with a table of the variations at the most remarkable cities in Europe , from the year 1660 to 1860 ; acknowl .
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In following so very eminent a man from his cradle to his grave , every minute particular , which can throw light on the progress of his mind , is interesting . That he was remarkable , even in his earliest years , may easily be sup- ...
In following so very eminent a man from his cradle to his grave , every minute particular , which can throw light on the progress of his mind , is interesting . That he was remarkable , even in his earliest years , may easily be sup- ...
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One in the middle stooped , while he sat upon his back , and one on each side supported him ; and thus he was borne triumphant . Such a proof of the early pre- dominance of intellectual vigour is very remarkable , and does honour to ...
One in the middle stooped , while he sat upon his back , and one on each side supported him ; and thus he was borne triumphant . Such a proof of the early pre- dominance of intellectual vigour is very remarkable , and does honour to ...
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... we find very remarkable evidence that his regard and fondness for her never ceased , even after her death . He now set up a private academy , for which purpose he hired a large house , well situated near his native city .
... we find very remarkable evidence that his regard and fondness for her never ceased , even after her death . He now set up a private academy , for which purpose he hired a large house , well situated near his native city .
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read Oldham's imitation , I do not know ; but it is not a little remarkable , that there is scarcely any coincidence found between the two performances , though upon the very same subject . The only instances are , in describing London ...
read Oldham's imitation , I do not know ; but it is not a little remarkable , that there is scarcely any coincidence found between the two performances , though upon the very same subject . The only instances are , in describing London ...
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| Title | The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Oxford English classics Volume 1 of The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D, James Boswell |
| Author | James Boswell |
| Publisher | Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Sep 2010 |
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