The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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... Garrick , evidently meaning to embellish a little , said one day in my hearing , ' we rode and tied . ' And the Bishop of Killaloe , [ Dr. Barnard , ] informed me , that at another time , when Johnson and Garrick were dining together in ...
... Garrick , evidently meaning to embellish a little , said one day in my hearing , ' we rode and tied . ' And the Bishop of Killaloe , [ Dr. Barnard , ] informed me , that at another time , when Johnson and Garrick were dining together in ...
Page 129
... Garrick applied to the Reverend Dr. Taylor to interpose . Johnson was at first very obstinate . ' Sir , ( said he ) ... Garrick's wishes , so as to allow of some changes ; but still there were not enough . Dr. Adams was present the first ...
... Garrick applied to the Reverend Dr. Taylor to interpose . Johnson was at first very obstinate . ' Sir , ( said he ) ... Garrick's wishes , so as to allow of some changes ; but still there were not enough . Dr. Adams was present the first ...
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... Garrick and Dr. Johnson , I think it necessary to rectify this mis - statement . The truth is , that not very long after the institution of our club , Sir Joshua Reynolds was speaking of it to Garrick . ' I like it much , ( said he ...
... Garrick and Dr. Johnson , I think it necessary to rectify this mis - statement . The truth is , that not very long after the institution of our club , Sir Joshua Reynolds was speaking of it to Garrick . ' I like it much , ( said he ...
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