“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: ...G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... honour of Dr. Johnson's acquaintance . " I , however , was so much impressed with my first notion , that I mentioned it to Johnson , repeating , at the same time , what Mrs. Williams had said . His answer was , It is true , Sir , that ...
... honour of Dr. Johnson's acquaintance . " I , however , was so much impressed with my first notion , that I mentioned it to Johnson , repeating , at the same time , what Mrs. Williams had said . His answer was , It is true , Sir , that ...
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... honour to promote his undertaking . " I am sorry that I delayed so long to write . " I am , Sir , your most humble ... honours which this world can bestow . I wish I could be useful to him . " The publication of my letter , if it could ...
... honour to promote his undertaking . " I am sorry that I delayed so long to write . " I am , Sir , your most humble ... honours which this world can bestow . I wish I could be useful to him . " The publication of my letter , if it could ...
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... honour the translator as a man whom God has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely , who had lately some office ...
... honour the translator as a man whom God has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely , who had lately some office ...
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... honoured by a private conversation with his Majesty , in the library at the Queen's house . He had fre- quently ... honour of contributing his assistance towards the formation of this library ; for I have read a long letter from him ...
... honoured by a private conversation with his Majesty , in the library at the Queen's house . He had fre- quently ... honour of contributing his assistance towards the formation of this library ; for I have read a long letter from him ...
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... honour Dr. Johnson had lately enjoyed . At length , the frankness and simplicity of his natural character prevailed . He sprung from the sofa , advanced to Johnson , and in a kind of flutter , from imagining himself in the situa- tion ...
... honour Dr. Johnson had lately enjoyed . At length , the frankness and simplicity of his natural character prevailed . He sprung from the sofa , advanced to Johnson , and in a kind of flutter , from imagining himself in the situa- tion ...
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