“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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... seen and heard in that island , it proceeded thus : - " I dare to call this a spirited tour . I dare to challenge your appro- pation . " This letter produced the following answer , which I found on my arrival at Paris : - 66 À M. M. ...
... seen and heard in that island , it proceeded thus : - " I dare to call this a spirited tour . I dare to challenge your appro- pation . " This letter produced the following answer , which I found on my arrival at Paris : - 66 À M. M. ...
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... seen in Corsica , and of my intention to publish an account of it . He encouraged me by saying , " You cannot go to the bottom of the subject : but all that you tell us will be new to us . Give us as many anecdotes as you can . " Our ...
... seen in Corsica , and of my intention to publish an account of it . He encouraged me by saying , " You cannot go to the bottom of the subject : but all that you tell us will be new to us . Give us as many anecdotes as you can . " Our ...
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... seen multorum hominum more et urbes . On the contrary , by having it in my power to compare him with many of the most celebrated persons of other countries , my admi- ration of his extraordinary mind was increased and confirmed . The ...
... seen multorum hominum more et urbes . On the contrary , by having it in my power to compare him with many of the most celebrated persons of other countries , my admi- ration of his extraordinary mind was increased and confirmed . The ...
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... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , Sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " SIR , London , Johnson's - court , Fleet ...
... seen Mr. Elphinston , but believe him to be prosperous . I shall be glad to hear the same of you , for I am , Sir , " Your affectionate humble servant , TO THE SAME . " SAM . JOHNSON . " " SIR , London , Johnson's - court , Fleet ...
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... seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps forth , and claims him for her son . With gentle speech she warns him now to yield , Nor stain his glories in the doubtful field ; But ...
... seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps forth , and claims him for her son . With gentle speech she warns him now to yield , Nor stain his glories in the doubtful field ; But ...
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