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James Boswell. Library of English Classics BOSWELL MACMILLAN AND CO . , LIMITED LONDON • BOMBAY CALCUTTA.
James Boswell. Library of English Classics BOSWELL MACMILLAN AND CO . , LIMITED LONDON • BOMBAY CALCUTTA.
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... London , by Sir John Hawkins , Knight , ' a man , whom , during my long intimacy with Dr. Johnson , I never saw in his company , I think , but once , and I am sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent ...
... London , by Sir John Hawkins , Knight , ' a man , whom , during my long intimacy with Dr. Johnson , I never saw in his company , I think , but once , and I am sure not above twice . Johnson might have esteemed him for his decent ...
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... London , where he was actually touched by Queen Anne.3 Mrs. Johnson indeed , as Mr. 1 Prayers and Meditations , p . 27. B. 2 Speaking himself of the imperfection of one of his eyes , he said to Dr. Burney , " the dog was never good for ...
... London , where he was actually touched by Queen Anne.3 Mrs. Johnson indeed , as Mr. 1 Prayers and Meditations , p . 27. B. 2 Speaking himself of the imperfection of one of his eyes , he said to Dr. Burney , " the dog was never good for ...
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... part of his life in London , where he became well known and liked in literary circles . He was a member of Johnson's Essex Street Club . MORBID MELANCHOLY 33 Johnson , upon the first violent attack 32 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
... part of his life in London , where he became well known and liked in literary circles . He was a member of Johnson's Essex Street Club . MORBID MELANCHOLY 33 Johnson , upon the first violent attack 32 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
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... London , told me , that upon his discovering that Dr. Swinfen had communicated his case , he was so much offended , that he was never afterward fully reconciled to him . He indeed had good reason to be offended ; for though Dr ...
... London , told me , that upon his discovering that Dr. Swinfen had communicated his case , he was so much offended , that he was never afterward fully reconciled to him . He indeed had good reason to be offended ; for though Dr ...
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