The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works in Chronological Order ; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons ; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published ; the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 2Office of the National Illustrated Library, 1851 |
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... particular person to do that which any one may do as well ? " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , one man has a greater readiness at doing it than another . " I spoke of Mr. Harris , 1 of Salisbury , as being a very learned man , and in particular ...
... particular person to do that which any one may do as well ? " JOHNSON : " Why , Sir , one man has a greater readiness at doing it than another . " I spoke of Mr. Harris , 1 of Salisbury , as being a very learned man , and in particular ...
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... particular scene in her history ; her being forced to resign her crown , while she was imprisoned in the castle of Lochleven . I must , therefore , beg that you will be kind enough to give me an inscription suited to that particular ...
... particular scene in her history ; her being forced to resign her crown , while she was imprisoned in the castle of Lochleven . I must , therefore , beg that you will be kind enough to give me an inscription suited to that particular ...
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... particular object . By doing so , Norton1 has made himself the great lawyer that he is allowed to be . " I mentioned an acquaintance of mine , a sectary , who was a very religious man , who not only attended regularly on public worship ...
... particular object . By doing so , Norton1 has made himself the great lawyer that he is allowed to be . " I mentioned an acquaintance of mine , a sectary , who was a very religious man , who not only attended regularly on public worship ...
Contents
Frontispiece Johnsons interview with George III | 6 |
Johnsons fit of laughter at the Temple Gate from an original drawing 170 | 7 |
17661767 | 9 |
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