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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... called for their cloaks . Lord Cadogan's servant , a good - humoured alert lad , brought his lordship's in a minute . The Duke's servant , a lazy sulky dog , was so sluggish , that his Grace , being wet to the skin , reproved him , and ...
... called for their cloaks . Lord Cadogan's servant , a good - humoured alert lad , brought his lordship's in a minute . The Duke's servant , a lazy sulky dog , was so sluggish , that his Grace , being wet to the skin , reproved him , and ...
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... called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I fear no copy of it can now be had . " [ 1719. Age 10. ] He began to learn Latin with Mr. Hawkins , usher , or under - master ...
... called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I fear no copy of it can now be had . " [ 1719. Age 10. ] He began to learn Latin with Mr. Hawkins , usher , or under - master ...
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... called a fine Jacobite fellow , " overheard him uttering this soliloquy in his strong emphatic voice : " Well , I have a mind to see what is done in other places of learning . I'll go and visit the universities abroad . I'll 66 1 He ...
... called a fine Jacobite fellow , " overheard him uttering this soliloquy in his strong emphatic voice : " Well , I have a mind to see what is done in other places of learning . I'll go and visit the universities abroad . I'll 66 1 He ...
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... called , became the wife of Captain Brodie , of the Navy . Another sister , who was unmarried , was living at Lichfield in 1776.— MALONE . unfortunate , and who well observed the precept of the 32 [ 1731 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... called , became the wife of Captain Brodie , of the Navy . Another sister , who was unmarried , was living at Lichfield in 1776.— MALONE . unfortunate , and who well observed the precept of the 32 [ 1731 . BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... called , will , he thinks , be better recommended to the public than by low jests , awkward buffoonery , or the dull scurrilities of either party . EDWARD CAVE . " If such a correspondence will be agreeable to you , be pleased to inform ...
... called , will , he thinks , be better recommended to the public than by low jests , awkward buffoonery , or the dull scurrilities of either party . EDWARD CAVE . " If such a correspondence will be agreeable to you , be pleased to inform ...
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