The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 2G. Allen & Unwin, 1924 |
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Page 7
... considering the " pro- digious violence ' with which he is spoken of . 266 " A flashy friend , " described in the most amusing fashion by Mrs. Thrale , has been mistaken both by Mr. Hay- ward and Mr. Croker for this Dr. Campbell . Mrs ...
... considering the " pro- digious violence ' with which he is spoken of . 266 " A flashy friend , " described in the most amusing fashion by Mrs. Thrale , has been mistaken both by Mr. Hay- ward and Mr. Croker for this Dr. Campbell . Mrs ...
Page 23
... consider how very little history there is ; I mean real authentick history . That certain Kings reigned , and certain battles were fought , we can depend upon as true ; but all the colouring , all the philosophy , of history is ...
... consider how very little history there is ; I mean real authentick history . That certain Kings reigned , and certain battles were fought , we can depend upon as true ; but all the colouring , all the philosophy , of history is ...
Page 27
... consider what help can be given to the professors of physick , who all share with this unhappy gentleman the ignominious appellation , and of whom the very boys in the street are not afraid to say , There goes the Doctor . Vol . I ...
... consider what help can be given to the professors of physick , who all share with this unhappy gentleman the ignominious appellation , and of whom the very boys in the street are not afraid to say , There goes the Doctor . Vol . I ...
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... considering what progress had actually been made in the trans- mutation of metals , what near approaches there had been to the making of gold ; and told us that it was affirmed , that a person in the Russian dominions had discovered the ...
... considering what progress had actually been made in the trans- mutation of metals , what near approaches there had been to the making of gold ; and told us that it was affirmed , that a person in the Russian dominions had discovered the ...
Page 54
... consider your friendship as a possession , which I intend to hold till you take it from me , and to lament if ever by my fault I should lose it . However , when such suspicions find their way into your mind , always give them vent , I ...
... consider your friendship as a possession , which I intend to hold till you take it from me , and to lament if ever by my fault I should lose it . However , when such suspicions find their way into your mind , always give them vent , I ...
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