The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 126
... Thrale says , if ever she has Z Z TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " 6 Edinburgh , May 3 , 1792 . " MY DEAR SIR , -As I ... Thrale's family , Dr. Beattie " sunk upon us that he was married , " or words to that purpose . I am not sure that I ...
... Thrale says , if ever she has Z Z TO JAMES BOSWELL , ESQ . " 6 Edinburgh , May 3 , 1792 . " MY DEAR SIR , -As I ... Thrale's family , Dr. Beattie " sunk upon us that he was married , " or words to that purpose . I am not sure that I ...
Page 127
... Thrale . " My request , therefore , is , that you would rectify this matter in your new edition . You are at liberty to make what use you please of this letter . " My best wishes ever attend you and your family . Believe me to be , with ...
... Thrale . " My request , therefore , is , that you would rectify this matter in your new edition . You are at liberty to make what use you please of this letter . " My best wishes ever attend you and your family . Believe me to be , with ...
Page 148
... for a brothel . - BURNEY . Richardson had picked the kernel of life , said Johnson to Mrs. Thrale , while Fielding was contented with the husk.-ED. yourself . But you must read him for the sentiment 148 [ 1772 . THE LIFE OF.
... for a brothel . - BURNEY . Richardson had picked the kernel of life , said Johnson to Mrs. Thrale , while Fielding was contented with the husk.-ED. yourself . But you must read him for the sentiment 148 [ 1772 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 178
... Thrale . " While a former edition of my work was passing through the press , I was unexpectedly favoured with a packet from Philadelphia , from Mr. James Abercrombie , a gentleman of that country , who is pleased to honour me with very ...
... Thrale . " While a former edition of my work was passing through the press , I was unexpectedly favoured with a packet from Philadelphia , from Mr. James Abercrombie , a gentleman of that country , who is pleased to honour me with very ...
Page 182
... Thrale's , in the evening , he repeated his usual paradoxical declamation against action in publick speak- ing . " Action can have no effect upon reasonable minds . It may augment noise , but it never can enforce argu- ment . If you ...
... Thrale's , in the evening , he repeated his usual paradoxical declamation against action in publick speak- ing . " Action can have no effect upon reasonable minds . It may augment noise , but it never can enforce argu- ment . If you ...
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