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 Nearly Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... University CHAPTER II . - 1731-1736 . Death of Johnson's Father - Intercourse with Society in Lichfield , Gilbert Walmesley , Dr. Swinfen , & c . - Tribute to Walmesley's Memory - Becomes Usher at Market Bosworth School - Removal to ...
... University CHAPTER II . - 1731-1736 . Death of Johnson's Father - Intercourse with Society in Lichfield , Gilbert Walmesley , Dr. Swinfen , & c . - Tribute to Walmesley's Memory - Becomes Usher at Market Bosworth School - Removal to ...
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... UNIVERSITY . AMUEL JOHNSON was born at Lichfield in Staffordshire , on the 18th of September , N. S. 1709 ; and his initiation into the Christian church was not delayed ; for his baptism is recorded , in the register of St. Mary's ...
... UNIVERSITY . AMUEL JOHNSON was born at Lichfield in Staffordshire , on the 18th of September , N. S. 1709 ; and his initiation into the Christian church was not delayed ; for his baptism is recorded , in the register of St. Mary's ...
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... not commonly known at the Universities , where they seldom read any books but what are put into their hands by their tutors ; so VOL . I. C that when I came to Oxford , Dr. Adams , AGE 18 . 17 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... not commonly known at the Universities , where they seldom read any books but what are put into their hands by their tutors ; so VOL . I. C that when I came to Oxford , Dr. Adams , AGE 18 . 17 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... University that he had ever known come there . " In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future periods of his life , we must not regard his own hasty confession of idleness ; for we see , when he ...
... University that he had ever known come there . " In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future periods of his life , we must not regard his own hasty confession of idleness ; for we see , when he ...
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... University . It is said , that Mr. Pope expressed himself concerning it in terms of strong approbation . Dr. Taylor told me , that it was first printed for old Mr. Johnson , without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he ...
... University . It is said , that Mr. Pope expressed himself concerning it in terms of strong approbation . Dr. Taylor told me , that it was first printed for old Mr. Johnson , without the knowledge of his son , who was very angry when he ...
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