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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... learning , his observations on Glasgow University shew he has formed a very sound judgement . He understands our climate too ; and he has accurately observed the changes , however slow and imperceptible to us , which Scotland has ...
... learning , his observations on Glasgow University shew he has formed a very sound judgement . He understands our climate too ; and he has accurately observed the changes , however slow and imperceptible to us , which Scotland has ...
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... learning , possessed the art of writing as well as their Irish neighbours , and Celtick cousins ; and the ques- tion is , can sufficient evidence be shewn of this ? " Those who are skilled in ancient writings can determine the age of ...
... learning , possessed the art of writing as well as their Irish neighbours , and Celtick cousins ; and the ques- tion is , can sufficient evidence be shewn of this ? " Those who are skilled in ancient writings can determine the age of ...
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... learning , some written language , in that language they wrote , as letters had never been applied to their own . If there are manuscripts , let them be shewn , with some proof that they are not forged for the occasion . You say many ...
... learning , some written language , in that language they wrote , as letters had never been applied to their own . If there are manuscripts , let them be shewn , with some proof that they are not forged for the occasion . You say many ...
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... learning as well as his acuteness in logick and meta- physicks ; and his various compositions of a different cast exhibit not only wit , humour , and ridicule ; but a knowledge " of nature , and art , and life : " a combination ...
... learning as well as his acuteness in logick and meta- physicks ; and his various compositions of a different cast exhibit not only wit , humour , and ridicule ; but a knowledge " of nature , and art , and life : " a combination ...
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... learning . They are not so good as Brydone's , but they are better than Pococke's . 2 I 1 There has probably been some mistake as to the terms of this supposed extraordinary contract , the recital of which from hearsay afforded Johnson ...
... learning . They are not so good as Brydone's , but they are better than Pococke's . 2 I 1 There has probably been some mistake as to the terms of this supposed extraordinary contract , the recital of which from hearsay afforded Johnson ...
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