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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... servant , some directions for preparation to communi- cate ; in reviewing his life , and resolving on better conduct . " humility and piety which he discovers on such occasions , is truly edifying . No saint , however , in the course of ...
... servant , some directions for preparation to communi- cate ; in reviewing his life , and resolving on better conduct . " humility and piety which he discovers on such occasions , is truly edifying . No saint , however , in the course of ...
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... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I have rather had too much dissipation since I came last to town . I try to keep a journal , and shall show you that I have done tolerably ; but it is hardly credible what ground I go over , and what a ...
... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I have rather had too much dissipation since I came last to town . I try to keep a journal , and shall show you that I have done tolerably ; but it is hardly credible what ground I go over , and what a ...
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... servants at my devotion , a large apart- ment , and the convenience and state of a coach . I recollected that this dignity in London was honourably acquired by my travels abroad , and my pen after I came home , so I could enjoy it with ...
... servants at my devotion , a large apart- ment , and the convenience and state of a coach . I recollected that this dignity in London was honourably acquired by my travels abroad , and my pen after I came home , so I could enjoy it with ...
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... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . dined tête - à - tête with my charming Mrs. Stuart , of whom you have heard in my journal ; she refused to be of a party at Richmond that she and I might enjoy a farewell interview . We dined in all the ...
... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . dined tête - à - tête with my charming Mrs. Stuart , of whom you have heard in my journal ; she refused to be of a party at Richmond that she and I might enjoy a farewell interview . We dined in all the ...
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... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . “ May 27 , 1775. ” After my return to Scotland , I wrote three letters to him , from which I extract the following passages : " I have seen Lord Hailes since I came down . He thinks it wonderful that you are ...
... servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . “ May 27 , 1775. ” After my return to Scotland , I wrote three letters to him , from which I extract the following passages : " I have seen Lord Hailes since I came down . He thinks it wonderful that you are ...
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