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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... thought ry . 1 Dr. Goldsmith died April 4 , this year . 2 These books Dr. Johnson presented to the Bodleian Libra- 3 On the cover enclosing them , Dr. Johnson wrote , " If my delay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a ...
... thought ry . 1 Dr. Goldsmith died April 4 , this year . 2 These books Dr. Johnson presented to the Bodleian Libra- 3 On the cover enclosing them , Dr. Johnson wrote , " If my delay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a ...
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... though it no doubt contribu- 1 I had written to him , to request his interposition in behalf of a convict , who I thought was very unjustly condemned . ted to his health and amusement , did not give 10 [ 1774 . THE LIFE OF.
... though it no doubt contribu- 1 I had written to him , to request his interposition in behalf of a convict , who I thought was very unjustly condemned . ted to his health and amusement , did not give 10 [ 1774 . THE LIFE OF.
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... thoughts on particular passages . In the mean time , I hasten to tell you of your having mistaken two names , which you will cor- rect in London , as I shall do here , that the gentlemen who deserve the valuable compliments which you ...
... thoughts on particular passages . In the mean time , I hasten to tell you of your having mistaken two names , which you will cor- rect in London , as I shall do here , that the gentlemen who deserve the valuable compliments which you ...
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... thought to be in danger . Lady Di nurses him with very great as- siduity . " Reynolds has taken too much to strong liquor , ' and seems to delight in his new character . This is all the news that I have ; but as you love verses , I will ...
... thought to be in danger . Lady Di nurses him with very great as- siduity . " Reynolds has taken too much to strong liquor , ' and seems to delight in his new character . This is all the news that I have ; but as you love verses , I will ...
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... thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I shall find the best information of what is to be said on both sides . It is a subject vast in its present extent and future ...
... thought little on the subject of America . I will be much obliged to you , if you will direct me where I shall find the best information of what is to be said on both sides . It is a subject vast in its present extent and future ...
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