The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Volume 1Dent, 1949 |
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Page 336
... King , ) that is the publick library . " His Majesty enquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King , as ...
... King , ) that is the publick library . " His Majesty enquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King , as ...
Page 338
... King asked him if it was well done now . Johnson answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ...
... King asked him if it was well done now . Johnson answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ...
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... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
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