The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Derby, 1826 |
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Page xx
... Preface to Macbean's Dictionary of Ancient Geography ; acknowl . Argument in favour of the Rights of Lay Patrons ; dictated to me for the general assembly of the church of Scotland ; acknowl . 1774. The Patriot ; acknowl . 1775. A ...
... Preface to Macbean's Dictionary of Ancient Geography ; acknowl . Argument in favour of the Rights of Lay Patrons ; dictated to me for the general assembly of the church of Scotland ; acknowl . 1774. The Patriot ; acknowl . 1775. A ...
Page xxi
... Preface . Notice of Mr. Edward Cave's death , inserted in the last page of the Index . IN THE LITERARY MAGAZINE ... Preface to the Gentleman's Magazine . 1754. Preface . A. C. Criticism on Moore's Gil Blas . C AFTER MY DEATH I WISH NO ...
... Preface . Notice of Mr. Edward Cave's death , inserted in the last page of the Index . IN THE LITERARY MAGAZINE ... Preface to the Gentleman's Magazine . 1754. Preface . A. C. Criticism on Moore's Gil Blas . C AFTER MY DEATH I WISH NO ...
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... preface , as one of the restorers of learning . His curiosity having been thus excited , he sat down with avidity , and read a great part of the book . What he read during these two years , he told me , was not works of mere amusement ...
... preface , as one of the restorers of learning . His curiosity having been thus excited , he sat down with avidity , and read a great part of the book . What he read during these two years , he told me , was not works of mere amusement ...
Page 51
... preface , the Johnsonian style begins to ap- pear ; and though use had not yet taught his wing a per- manent and equable flight , there are parts of it which exhibit his best manner in full vigour . I had once the pleasure of examining ...
... preface , the Johnsonian style begins to ap- pear ; and though use had not yet taught his wing a per- manent and equable flight , there are parts of it which exhibit his best manner in full vigour . I had once the pleasure of examining ...
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... Preface to Irene , vol . i . Johnson's Works . - ED . The predictions of Johnson's early friend on this subject were as far from being realized , as were Ford's on his character in conversation . " You will make your way the more easily ...
... Preface to Irene , vol . i . Johnson's Works . - ED . The predictions of Johnson's early friend on this subject were as far from being realized , as were Ford's on his character in conversation . " You will make your way the more easily ...
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