The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides |
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... observed there was a danger of my getting a habit of writing in a slovenly manner . ' Sir , ' said he , ' it is not written in a slovenly manner . It might be printed , were the subject fit for printing . " The manu- script of the Tour ...
... observed there was a danger of my getting a habit of writing in a slovenly manner . ' Sir , ' said he , ' it is not written in a slovenly manner . It might be printed , were the subject fit for printing . " The manu- script of the Tour ...
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... observe . It is related of the great Dr. Clarke , that when in one of his leisure hours he was unbending himself with a few friends in the most play- ful and frolicksome manner , he observed Beau Nash approaching ; upon which he ...
... observe . It is related of the great Dr. Clarke , that when in one of his leisure hours he was unbending himself with a few friends in the most play- ful and frolicksome manner , he observed Beau Nash approaching ; upon which he ...
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... observed him at the cathedral perched upon his father's shoulders , listening and gaping at the much celebrated preacher . Mr. Hammond asked Mr. Johnson how he could possibly think of bringing such an infant to church , 1 Works , vol ...
... observed him at the cathedral perched upon his father's shoulders , listening and gaping at the much celebrated preacher . Mr. Hammond asked Mr. Johnson how he could possibly think of bringing such an infant to church , 1 Works , vol ...
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... observed re- sembled a cone , he corrected my inaccuracy , by showing me that it was , indeed , pointed at the top , but that one side of it was larger than the other . And the ladies with whom he was acquainted agree , that no man was ...
... observed re- sembled a cone , he corrected my inaccuracy , by showing me that it was , indeed , pointed at the top , but that one side of it was larger than the other . And the ladies with whom he was acquainted agree , that no man was ...
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... observed , that the boy is the man in miniature ; and that the distinguish- ing characteristics of each individual are the same , through the whole course of life . His favourites used to receive very liberal assistance from him ; and ...
... observed , that the boy is the man in miniature ; and that the distinguish- ing characteristics of each individual are the same , through the whole course of life . His favourites used to receive very liberal assistance from him ; and ...
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