The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... seen and heard in that island , it proceeded thus : " I dare to call this a spirited tour . I dare to challenge your approbation . " This letter produced the following answer , which I found on my arrival at Paris . A MR . MR . BOSWELL ...
... seen and heard in that island , it proceeded thus : " I dare to call this a spirited tour . I dare to challenge your approbation . " This letter produced the following answer , which I found on my arrival at Paris . A MR . MR . BOSWELL ...
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... seen in Cor- sica , and of my intention to publish an account of it . He encouraged me by saying " You cannot go to the bottom of the subject ; but all that you tell us will be new to us . Give us as many anecdotes as you can . " Our ...
... seen in Cor- sica , and of my intention to publish an account of it . He encouraged me by saying " You cannot go to the bottom of the subject ; but all that you tell us will be new to us . Give us as many anecdotes as you can . " Our ...
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... seen " multorum hominum mores et urbes . " On the contrary , by having it in my power to compare him with many of the most celebrated persons of other coun- tries , my admiration of his extraordinary mind was in- creased and confirmed ...
... seen " multorum hominum mores et urbes . " On the contrary , by having it in my power to compare him with many of the most celebrated persons of other coun- tries , my admiration of his extraordinary mind was in- creased and confirmed ...
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... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , 66 ' Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , " " SAM . JOHNSON . April 21 , 1767 ...
... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , 66 ' Johnson's - court , Fleet - street , " " SAM . JOHNSON . April 21 , 1767 ...
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... seen them . " Dr. Robertson's opinion was surely right . Men should not be told of the faults which they have mended . I am glad the old language is taught , and honour the translator , as a man whom God has distinguished by the high ...
... seen them . " Dr. Robertson's opinion was surely right . Men should not be told of the faults which they have mended . I am glad the old language is taught , and honour the translator , as a man whom God has distinguished by the high ...
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