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 3C. Ewer & T. Bedlington, 1824 |
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... hand some pecuniary embar- rassments , which , together with my wife's situation at that time , made me hesitate ; and , on the other , the pleasure and improvement which my annual visit to the metropolis always afforded me ; and ...
... hand some pecuniary embar- rassments , which , together with my wife's situation at that time , made me hesitate ; and , on the other , the pleasure and improvement which my annual visit to the metropolis always afforded me ; and ...
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... , And clamours Of her rebellious subjects , Sets her hand , With tears and confusion , To a resignation of the kingdom . tion published by himself ? Is it authentick ? I Etat . 66. ] 19 DR . JOHNSON . MR. BOSWELL TO DR. JOHNSON. ...
... , And clamours Of her rebellious subjects , Sets her hand , With tears and confusion , To a resignation of the kingdom . tion published by himself ? Is it authentick ? I Etat . 66. ] 19 DR . JOHNSON . MR. BOSWELL TO DR. JOHNSON. ...
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... hand - writing , “ This , I think , is a true copy . 991 66 MR . JAMES MACPHERSON , " I RECEIVED your foolish and impudent letter . Any violence offered me I shall do my best to repel ; and what I cannot do for myself , the law shall do ...
... hand - writing , “ This , I think , is a true copy . 991 66 MR . JAMES MACPHERSON , " I RECEIVED your foolish and impudent letter . Any violence offered me I shall do my best to repel ; and what I cannot do for myself , the law shall do ...
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... hand , I found this family equally lavish in their encomiums upon the Doctor's con- versation , and his subsequent civilities to a young gen- tleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and ...
... hand , I found this family equally lavish in their encomiums upon the Doctor's con- versation , and his subsequent civilities to a young gen- tleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and ...
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... hand . It is plain he meant to speak well of Scotland ; and he has in my apprehen- sion done us great honour in the most capital article , the character of the inhabitants . " His private letters to Mrs. Thrale written during the course ...
... hand . It is plain he meant to speak well of Scotland ; and he has in my apprehen- sion done us great honour in the most capital article , the character of the inhabitants . " His private letters to Mrs. Thrale written during the course ...
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