The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Claxton, Remsen, & Haffelfinger, 1878 |
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... admirable annotations . The edition of 1831 excited so much notice among the leading contributors to our periodical press , that a new and plentiful source of elucidation , both historical and critical , has been placed at the command ...
... admirable annotations . The edition of 1831 excited so much notice among the leading contributors to our periodical press , that a new and plentiful source of elucidation , both historical and critical , has been placed at the command ...
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... admiration of its accuracy , and encouraged the chronicler to proceed with his grand ulterior undertaking ; viz . , the " Life of Johnson ; " which first appeared , in two volumes quarto , in April , 1791 - seven years after Dr ...
... admiration of its accuracy , and encouraged the chronicler to proceed with his grand ulterior undertaking ; viz . , the " Life of Johnson ; " which first appeared , in two volumes quarto , in April , 1791 - seven years after Dr ...
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... admirable and perfect portrait , let us not forget the painter : pupils and imitators have added drape- ries and backgrounds , but the head and figure are by Mr. Boswell . " Mr. Burke told Sir James Mackintosh , that he thought Johnson ...
... admirable and perfect portrait , let us not forget the painter : pupils and imitators have added drape- ries and backgrounds , but the head and figure are by Mr. Boswell . " Mr. Burke told Sir James Mackintosh , that he thought Johnson ...
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... admiration , and delight . ” — Preface , 1804 . Sir William Forbes . " The circle of Mr. Boswell's acquaintance among the learned , the witty , and , indeed , among men of all ranks and professions , was extremely extensive , as his ...
... admiration , and delight . ” — Preface , 1804 . Sir William Forbes . " The circle of Mr. Boswell's acquaintance among the learned , the witty , and , indeed , among men of all ranks and professions , was extremely extensive , as his ...
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... admiration . " There are many invisible circumstances , which , whether we read as enquirers after natural or moral knowledge , whether we intend to enlarge our science or increase our virtue , are more important than public occurrences ...
... admiration . " There are many invisible circumstances , which , whether we read as enquirers after natural or moral knowledge , whether we intend to enlarge our science or increase our virtue , are more important than public occurrences ...
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