The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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... English inscription . " " I consider this round robin as a species of literary cu- riosity worth preserving , as it marks , in a certain degree , Dr. Johnson's character . " My readers are presented with a faithful transcript of a paper ...
... English inscription . " " I consider this round robin as a species of literary cu- riosity worth preserving , as it marks , in a certain degree , Dr. Johnson's character . " My readers are presented with a faithful transcript of a paper ...
Page 73
... English Malady ; but do not let him teach you a foolish notion that melancholy is a proof of acuteness . ***** " To hear that you have not opened your boxes of books is very offensive . The examination and arrangement of so many volumes ...
... English Malady ; but do not let him teach you a foolish notion that melancholy is a proof of acuteness . ***** " To hear that you have not opened your boxes of books is very offensive . The examination and arrangement of so many volumes ...
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... English- man who had no knowledge of the formularies and tech- nical language of the law of Scotland . ] 66 . I shall inform you how the cause is decided here . But as it may be brought under the review of our judges , and is certainly ...
... English- man who had no knowledge of the formularies and tech- nical language of the law of Scotland . ] 66 . I shall inform you how the cause is decided here . But as it may be brought under the review of our judges , and is certainly ...
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... English maid you might easily have ; but she would still imitate the greater number , as they would be likewise those whom she must most respect . Her dialect will not be gross . Her mamma has not much Scotch , and you have yourself ...
... English maid you might easily have ; but she would still imitate the greater number , as they would be likewise those whom she must most respect . Her dialect will not be gross . Her mamma has not much Scotch , and you have yourself ...
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... English Poets , with a Preface , biographical and critical , to each Author , by Samuel Johnson , LL . D. which I see advertised . I am delighted with the prospect of it . Indeed , I am very happy to feel that I am capable of being so ...
... English Poets , with a Preface , biographical and critical , to each Author , by Samuel Johnson , LL . D. which I see advertised . I am delighted with the prospect of it . Indeed , I am very happy to feel that I am capable of being so ...
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