“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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... soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an inducement to your return , that it is sincerely desired by , " Dear Sir , your affectionate and humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I returned to London in February , and found Dr ...
... soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an inducement to your return , that it is sincerely desired by , " Dear Sir , your affectionate and humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I returned to London in February , and found Dr ...
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... nature , and is expected soon to attain civil greatness . I am grown greater too , for I have maintained the newspapers these many weeks ; and what : is greater still , I have risen every morning AGE 57. ] BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
... nature , and is expected soon to attain civil greatness . I am grown greater too , for I have maintained the newspapers these many weeks ; and what : is greater still , I have risen every morning AGE 57. ] BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON .
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... soon forgotten : if you delay to inquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write , information will be vain.4 1 Samuel Dyer , Esq . , a most learned and ingenious member of the Literary Club , for whose understanding ...
... soon forgotten : if you delay to inquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write , information will be vain.4 1 Samuel Dyer , Esq . , a most learned and ingenious member of the Literary Club , for whose understanding ...
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... soon grew habitu- ally accustomed to the practice of their business , and then very little further attention was necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular ...
... soon grew habitu- ally accustomed to the practice of their business , and then very little further attention was necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular ...
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... soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round to the apartment where the king was , and , in obedience to his Majesty's commands , mentioned that Dr ...
... soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round to the apartment where the king was , and , in obedience to his Majesty's commands , mentioned that Dr ...
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