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 ; the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... hand some pe- cuniary embarrassments , which , together with my wife's situation at that time , made me hesitate ; and , on the other , the pleasure and improvement which my annual visit to the metropolis always afforded me ; and ...
... hand some pe- cuniary embarrassments , which , together with my wife's situation at that time , made me hesitate ; and , on the other , the pleasure and improvement which my annual visit to the metropolis always afforded me ; and ...
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... By the insults , menaces , And clamours Of hér rebellious subjects , Sets her hand , With tears and confusion , To a resignation of the kingdom . " **** ** " As for myself , I am ashamed Etat . 66. ] 21 DR . JOHNSON .
... By the insults , menaces , And clamours Of hér rebellious subjects , Sets her hand , With tears and confusion , To a resignation of the kingdom . " **** ** " As for myself , I am ashamed Etat . 66. ] 21 DR . JOHNSON .
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... and has since been frequently re - published ; but not with perfect accuracy . I give it as dictated to me by himself , written down in his presence , and authenticated by a note in his own hand - writing 26 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF.
... and has since been frequently re - published ; but not with perfect accuracy . I give it as dictated to me by himself , written down in his presence , and authenticated by a note in his own hand - writing 26 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF.
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... hand - writing , This , I think , is a true copy . ” 66 " MR . JAMES MACPHERSON , " I RECEIVED your foolish and impudent letter . Any violence offered me I shall do my best to repel ; and what I cannot do for myself , the law shall do ...
... hand - writing , This , I think , is a true copy . ” 66 " MR . JAMES MACPHERSON , " I RECEIVED your foolish and impudent letter . Any violence offered me I shall do my best to repel ; and what I cannot do for myself , the law shall do ...
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... hand , I found this family equally lavish in their encomiums upon the Doctor's conversation , and his subsequent civili- ties to a young gentleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and ...
... hand , I found this family equally lavish in their encomiums upon the Doctor's conversation , and his subsequent civili- ties to a young gentleman of that country , who , upon waiting upon him at London , was well received , and ...
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