Boswell's Life of JohnsonG. Routledge and Sons, 1856 - 298 pages |
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... hesitate as to the intended Italian tour , on which , I flattered myself , he and Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson were soon to set out ; and therefore I pressed it as much as I could . I mentioned AGE 67. ] 11 BOSWELLS LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... hesitate as to the intended Italian tour , on which , I flattered myself , he and Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson were soon to set out ; and therefore I pressed it as much as I could . I mentioned AGE 67. ] 11 BOSWELLS LIFE OF JOHNSON .
Page 18
... soon after ( in the year 1758 ) , unfortunately embarked for Dublin , on an engagement for one of the theatres there , but the ship was cast away , and every person on board perished . There were about sixty passengers , among whom was ...
... soon after ( in the year 1758 ) , unfortunately embarked for Dublin , on an engagement for one of the theatres there , but the ship was cast away , and every person on board perished . There were about sixty passengers , among whom was ...
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... Soon after this , he said something very flattering to Mrs. Thrale , which I do not recollect ; but it concluded with wishing her long life . " Sir , " said I , " if Dr. Barry's system be true , you have now shortened Mrs. Thrale's life ...
... Soon after this , he said something very flattering to Mrs. Thrale , which I do not recollect ; but it concluded with wishing her long life . " Sir , " said I , " if Dr. Barry's system be true , you have now shortened Mrs. Thrale's life ...
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... Soon after this day he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it , while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following answer ...
... Soon after this day he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it , while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following answer ...
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... soon dine with Jack Ketch . " i I therefore , while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening , took occasion to open my plan thus : - " Mr. Dilly , Sir , sends his respectful compliments to you , and would be ...
... soon dine with Jack Ketch . " i I therefore , while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening , took occasion to open my plan thus : - " Mr. Dilly , Sir , sends his respectful compliments to you , and would be ...
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