The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... passed much time in his early years . In most of them , he was in the company of ladies , particularly at Mr. Walmes- ley's , whose wife and sisters - in - law , of the name of Aston , and daughters of a baronet , were remarkable for ...
... passed much time in his early years . In most of them , he was in the company of ladies , particularly at Mr. Walmes- ley's , whose wife and sisters - in - law , of the name of Aston , and daughters of a baronet , were remarkable for ...
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... passed . It was brought to the Commons , by a message from the Lords , the 5th of March , proceeded on the 7th , 10th , 11th , 14th , and 15th , on which day , after a full examination of witnesses on both sides , and hearing of coun ...
... passed . It was brought to the Commons , by a message from the Lords , the 5th of March , proceeded on the 7th , 10th , 11th , 14th , and 15th , on which day , after a full examination of witnesses on both sides , and hearing of coun ...
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... passed a considerable time at Oxford . He at first thought it strange that Langton should associate so much with one who had the char racter of being loose , both in his principles and practice ; but , by degrees , he himself was ...
... passed a considerable time at Oxford . He at first thought it strange that Langton should associate so much with one who had the char racter of being loose , both in his principles and practice ; but , by degrees , he himself was ...
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