Boswell's Life of Johnson: With an Introd. by Chauncey Brewster TinkerOxford University Press, 1934 - 704 pages |
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... pleased to visit St. John's Gate , and show particular marks of their being pleased ' . ' There is no reason , I believe , to doubt the veracity of Cave . It is , however , remarkable , that none of these letters are in the years during ...
... pleased to visit St. John's Gate , and show particular marks of their being pleased ' . ' There is no reason , I believe , to doubt the veracity of Cave . It is , however , remarkable , that none of these letters are in the years during ...
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... pleased to be one of his guests on the day appointed . Upon the much - expected Wednesday , I called on him about half an hour before dinner , as I often did when we were to dine out together , to see that he was ready in time , and to ...
... pleased to be one of his guests on the day appointed . Upon the much - expected Wednesday , I called on him about half an hour before dinner , as I often did when we were to dine out together , to see that he was ready in time , and to ...
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... pleased to say to me one morning when we were left alone in his study , ' Boswell , I think I am easier with you than with almost any body . ' He would not allow Mr. David Hume any credit for his political principles , though similar to ...
... pleased to say to me one morning when we were left alone in his study , ' Boswell , I think I am easier with you than with almost any body . ' He would not allow Mr. David Hume any credit for his political principles , though similar to ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION BY CHAUNCEY BREWSTER TINKER | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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