The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... pleased myself more with sending , if I could have presented it bound ; but time was wanting . I beg , however , sir , that you will accept it from a man very desirous of your regard ; and that if you think me able to gratify you by any ...
... pleased myself more with sending , if I could have presented it bound ; but time was wanting . I beg , however , sir , that you will accept it from a man very desirous of your regard ; and that if you think me able to gratify you by any ...
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... pleased to show the young man what countenance is fit , whether he wants to be re- strained by your authority , or encouraged by your favour . His father is now president of the College of Physicians , a man venerable for his knowledge ...
... pleased to show the young man what countenance is fit , whether he wants to be re- strained by your authority , or encouraged by your favour . His father is now president of the College of Physicians , a man venerable for his knowledge ...
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... communicative and attentive , of unaffected manners , of manly cheerfulness , willing to please , and easy to be pleased . His acquaintance was universally solicited ; and his presence obstructed no enjoy- ment 70 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
... communicative and attentive , of unaffected manners , of manly cheerfulness , willing to please , and easy to be pleased . His acquaintance was universally solicited ; and his presence obstructed no enjoy- ment 70 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
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... , esq . many years gentleman of the horse to his present majesty , and author of the History and Art of Horsemanship , in two volumes , 4to . 1771. - MALONE . • friend upon this subject ; for it has pleased 80 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
... , esq . many years gentleman of the horse to his present majesty , and author of the History and Art of Horsemanship , in two volumes , 4to . 1771. - MALONE . • friend upon this subject ; for it has pleased 80 [ 1781 . THE LIFE OF.
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James Boswell. • friend upon this subject ; for it has pleased God to make man a composite animal , and where there is nothing to refresh the body , the mind will languish . On Sunday , April 15th , being Easter - day , after solemn ...
James Boswell. • friend upon this subject ; for it has pleased God to make man a composite animal , and where there is nothing to refresh the body , the mind will languish . On Sunday , April 15th , being Easter - day , after solemn ...
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