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Thus That the conversation of a celebrated man , if Sallust , the great master of nature , has not forhis talents have been exerted in conversation , got in his account of Catiline to remark , that his will best display his character ...
Thus That the conversation of a celebrated man , if Sallust , the great master of nature , has not forhis talents have been exerted in conversation , got in his account of Catiline to remark , that his will best display his character ...
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The conversation having To JAMES BOSWELL , Esq . turned on the prevailing practice of going to the East - Indies in quest of wealth ; -JOHNSON . I was carried by Dr. John Blair , Prebendary of Dear Sir , In the year 1763 , being at ...
The conversation having To JAMES BOSWELL , Esq . turned on the prevailing practice of going to the East - Indies in quest of wealth ; -JOHNSON . I was carried by Dr. John Blair , Prebendary of Dear Sir , In the year 1763 , being at ...
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not make a trade of her wit ; but Mrs. Montagu One of the company mentioned his having is a very extraordinary woman ; she has a con- seen a noble person driving in his carriage , and stant stream of conversation , and it is always ...
not make a trade of her wit ; but Mrs. Montagu One of the company mentioned his having is a very extraordinary woman ; she has a con- seen a noble person driving in his carriage , and stant stream of conversation , and it is always ...
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| Title | Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D |
| Author | JAMES BOSWELL |
| Published | 1952 |
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