The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 87
... passed through . Indeed our coun- try of Scotland , in spite of the union of the crowns , is still in most places so devoid of clothing , or cover from hedges and plantations , that it was well you gave your readers a sound monitoire ...
... passed through . Indeed our coun- try of Scotland , in spite of the union of the crowns , is still in most places so devoid of clothing , or cover from hedges and plantations , that it was well you gave your readers a sound monitoire ...
Page 104
... passing a few days by ourselves . Now dont cry , " Foolish fellow , " or " Idle dog . " Chain your hu- mour , and let your kindness play . " You will rejoice to hear that Miss Macleod of Rasay , is married to colonel Mure Campbell , an ...
... passing a few days by ourselves . Now dont cry , " Foolish fellow , " or " Idle dog . " Chain your hu- mour , and let your kindness play . " You will rejoice to hear that Miss Macleod of Rasay , is married to colonel Mure Campbell , an ...
Page 113
... passed between me and poor Dr. Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . 66 ' Of lawsuits there is no end : poor sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on ...
... passed between me and poor Dr. Dodd , you shall know more fully when we meet . 66 ' Of lawsuits there is no end : poor sir Allan must have another trial , for which , however , his antagonist cannot be much blamed , having two judges on ...
Page 137
... passing through Ashbourne in his way home , drank tea with us . Johnson described him thus : Sir , his ambition is to be a fine talker ; so he goes to Buxton , and such places , where he may find companies to listen to him . And , sir ...
... passing through Ashbourne in his way home , drank tea with us . Johnson described him thus : Sir , his ambition is to be a fine talker ; so he goes to Buxton , and such places , where he may find companies to listen to him . And , sir ...
Page 147
... passed in it , which , although there is a sameness everywhere upon the whole , is yet minutely diversified . The minute diversities in every thing are wonderful . Talking of shaving the other night at Dr. Taylor's , Dr. Johnson said ...
... passed in it , which , although there is a sameness everywhere upon the whole , is yet minutely diversified . The minute diversities in every thing are wonderful . Talking of shaving the other night at Dr. Taylor's , Dr. Johnson said ...
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