Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Encyclopædia Britannica, 1990 - 618 pages |
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Page 66
... death and burial , it cannot be read without wonder . From Mr. Francis Barber I have had the fol- lowing authentick and artless account of the situation in which he found him recently after his wife's death : " He was in great ...
... death and burial , it cannot be read without wonder . From Mr. Francis Barber I have had the fol- lowing authentick and artless account of the situation in which he found him recently after his wife's death : " He was in great ...
Page 94
... death , which is more formidable at the first glance , than on a nearer and more steady view . A vio- lent death is never very painful ; the only danger is lest it should be unprovided . But if a man can be supposed to make no provision ...
... death , which is more formidable at the first glance , than on a nearer and more steady view . A vio- lent death is never very painful ; the only danger is lest it should be unprovided . But if a man can be supposed to make no provision ...
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... death . Dr. Brocklesby , who will not be suspected of fanaticism , obliged me with the following ac- counts : " For some time before his death , all his fears were calmed and absorbed by the prevalence of his faith , and his trust in ...
... death . Dr. Brocklesby , who will not be suspected of fanaticism , obliged me with the following ac- counts : " For some time before his death , all his fears were calmed and absorbed by the prevalence of his faith , and his trust in ...
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