The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 |
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Page 27
... Oxford , Dr. Adams , now master of Pembroke College , told me , I was the best qualified for the University that he had ever known come there . ' In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future ...
... Oxford , Dr. Adams , now master of Pembroke College , told me , I was the best qualified for the University that he had ever known come there . ' In estimating the progress of his mind during these two years , as well as in future ...
Page 186
... Oxford , to see Mr. Wise , Radclivian librarian , with whom Johnson was much pleased . At this place , Mr. Wise had fitted up a house and gardens , in a singular manner , but with great taste . Here was an excel- lent library ...
... Oxford , to see Mr. Wise , Radclivian librarian , with whom Johnson was much pleased . At this place , Mr. Wise had fitted up a house and gardens , in a singular manner , but with great taste . Here was an excel- lent library ...
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... Oxford . He brought with him the diploma from Oxford . ' 2 ' I suppose Johnson means that my kind intention of being the first to give him the good news of the degree being granted was frustrated , because Dr. King brought it before my ...
... Oxford . He brought with him the diploma from Oxford . ' 2 ' I suppose Johnson means that my kind intention of being the first to give him the good news of the degree being granted was frustrated , because Dr. King brought it before my ...
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