The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 - Authors, English |
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... learning was thus marked upon two occasions . Of queen Elizabeth he said , She had learning enough to have given dignity to a bishop ; ' and of Mr. Thomas Davies he said , ' Sir , Davies has learning enough to give credit to a clergyman ...
... learning was thus marked upon two occasions . Of queen Elizabeth he said , She had learning enough to have given dignity to a bishop ; ' and of Mr. Thomas Davies he said , ' Sir , Davies has learning enough to give credit to a clergyman ...
Page 348
... Learning in Europe , containing an account of whatever contributed to the restoration of literature ; such as controversies , printing , the destruction of the Greek empire , the encouragement of great men , with the lives of the most ...
... Learning in Europe , containing an account of whatever contributed to the restoration of literature ; such as controversies , printing , the destruction of the Greek empire , the encouragement of great men , with the lives of the most ...
Page 392
... learning which was the character of Menage . And I may be bold to say , that the excellent works he published will not distinguish him from other learned men so advantageously as this . To publish books of great learning , to make Greek ...
... learning which was the character of Menage . And I may be bold to say , that the excellent works he published will not distinguish him from other learned men so advantageously as this . To publish books of great learning , to make Greek ...
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