The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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Page 102
... known to have undertaken , probably damped his ardour . His pamphlet , however , was highly esteemed , and was fortunate father . " At the same time it must be acknowledged , that Lady Macclesfield and her relations might still wish ...
... known to have undertaken , probably damped his ardour . His pamphlet , however , was highly esteemed , and was fortunate father . " At the same time it must be acknowledged , that Lady Macclesfield and her relations might still wish ...
Page 195
... known than any other country , as to its ancient state . The natives have had little leisure , and little encourage- ment for enquiry ; and strangers , not knowing the language , have had no ability . " I have long wished that the Irish ...
... known than any other country , as to its ancient state . The natives have had little leisure , and little encourage- ment for enquiry ; and strangers , not knowing the language , have had no ability . " I have long wished that the Irish ...
Page 473
... known , who did not at every other sentence bring in some other Scotchman . " But his conversation alone , or what We drank tea with Mrs. Williams . I introduced a question which had been much agitated in the Church of Scotland ...
... known , who did not at every other sentence bring in some other Scotchman . " But his conversation alone , or what We drank tea with Mrs. Williams . I introduced a question which had been much agitated in the Church of Scotland ...
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