The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 7J. Murray, 1839 |
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... learned Dr. Mus- grave ( 1 ) ; Counsellor Leland of Ireland , son to the historian ; Mrs. Cholmondeley ( 2 ) , and some more ladies . " The Project ( 3 ) , " a new poem , was read to the company by Dr. Musgrave . JOHNSON . " Sir , it ...
... learned Dr. Mus- grave ( 1 ) ; Counsellor Leland of Ireland , son to the historian ; Mrs. Cholmondeley ( 2 ) , and some more ladies . " The Project ( 3 ) , " a new poem , was read to the company by Dr. Musgrave . JOHNSON . " Sir , it ...
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... learned from him is his account of Rites and Mythology ; which , though ' desirable to be known for the sake of understanding other parts of ancient authors , is the least pleasing or valuable part of their writings . “ Maittaire's ...
... learned from him is his account of Rites and Mythology ; which , though ' desirable to be known for the sake of understanding other parts of ancient authors , is the least pleasing or valuable part of their writings . “ Maittaire's ...
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... learned gentleman ; and , after he was gone , said to Mr. Langton , Sir , I am obliged to ' you for having asked me this evening . Parr is a fair man . ( 1 ) I do not know when I have had an occasion of such free controversy . It is ...
... learned gentleman ; and , after he was gone , said to Mr. Langton , Sir , I am obliged to ' you for having asked me this evening . Parr is a fair man . ( 1 ) I do not know when I have had an occasion of such free controversy . It is ...
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