The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous: to which are Now Added Biographical Anecdotes of the Doctor, Selected from the Works of Mrs. Piozzi;--his Life, Recently Published by Mr. Boswell, and Other Authentic Testimonies; Also His Will, and the Sermon He Wrote for the Late Doctor DoddJ. Kay, 1828 - 292 pages |
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Page 73
... Brocklesby , who , in the course of a few months , recovered him so much that he was able to take the air , and visit his friends , as usual . His constant friend , as well as physician , Dr. · Brocklesby , calling upon him one morning ...
... Brocklesby , who , in the course of a few months , recovered him so much that he was able to take the air , and visit his friends , as usual . His constant friend , as well as physician , Dr. · Brocklesby , calling upon him one morning ...
Page 75
... Brocklesby , who will not be suspected of fanaticism , obliged Mr. Boswell with the following account of Dr. Johnson's death : " For some time before his death all his fears were calmed and absorbed by the prevalence of his faith , and ...
... Brocklesby , who will not be suspected of fanaticism , obliged Mr. Boswell with the following account of Dr. Johnson's death : " For some time before his death all his fears were calmed and absorbed by the prevalence of his faith , and ...
Page 79
... Brocklesby , where the causes which produced his last disorder were discoverable , but found impracti- cable to have been removed by medicine . His heart was uncommonly large , as if analogous to the extent and liberality of his mind ...
... Brocklesby , where the causes which produced his last disorder were discoverable , but found impracti- cable to have been removed by medicine . His heart was uncommonly large , as if analogous to the extent and liberality of his mind ...
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