The Life of Samuel JohnsonOlms, 1973 - 639 pages |
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Page 39
... of the effects which fell to his share amounted only to twenty pounds . This appears by a note in one of his diaries , of • Anecdotes , p . 157 . the following year , which is remarkable for his early DR JOHNSON . 39.
... of the effects which fell to his share amounted only to twenty pounds . This appears by a note in one of his diaries , of • Anecdotes , p . 157 . the following year , which is remarkable for his early DR JOHNSON . 39.
Page 127
... the 20th February inclusive . See " Gentleman's Magazine " for February 1749. Accord- ing to Sir John Hawkins and Mr Boswell , it reached but to a ninth night's performance . remarkable , as the name of the writer of the DR JOHNSON . 127.
... the 20th February inclusive . See " Gentleman's Magazine " for February 1749. Accord- ing to Sir John Hawkins and Mr Boswell , it reached but to a ninth night's performance . remarkable , as the name of the writer of the DR JOHNSON . 127.
Page 301
... remarkable for the com- mencement of his acquaintance with Mr Thrale , one of the most eminent brewers in England , and member of Parliament for Southwark . Mr Murphy , who was intimate with Mr Thrale , having spoken very highly of ...
... remarkable for the com- mencement of his acquaintance with Mr Thrale , one of the most eminent brewers in England , and member of Parliament for Southwark . Mr Murphy , who was intimate with Mr Thrale , having spoken very highly of ...
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