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 1National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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... Dictionary addressed to Lord Chesterfield - Residence in Gough Square - Institution of the Club in Ivy Lane - Writes Life of Roscommon - Contributions to Dodsley's " Preceptor " PAGE 98 116 CHAPTER VI . - 1749-1750 . Publication of ...
... Dictionary addressed to Lord Chesterfield - Residence in Gough Square - Institution of the Club in Ivy Lane - Writes Life of Roscommon - Contributions to Dodsley's " Preceptor " PAGE 98 116 CHAPTER VI . - 1749-1750 . Publication of ...
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... Dictionary , and who , I suppose , are all those who can afford it . " It must be owned , th it our language is , at present , in a state of anarchy , and hitherto , perhaps , it may not have been the worse for it . During our free and ...
... Dictionary , and who , I suppose , are all those who can afford it . " It must be owned , th it our language is , at present , in a state of anarchy , and hitherto , perhaps , it may not have been the worse for it . During our free and ...
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... Dictionary , such as were at hand , for your inspection . The favour which I beg is , that if you do not like them , you will say nothing . I am , Sir , " Your most affectionate humble servant , " TO MR . SAMUEL JOHNSON . " SAM JOHNSON ...
... Dictionary , such as were at hand , for your inspection . The favour which I beg is , that if you do not like them , you will say nothing . I am , Sir , " Your most affectionate humble servant , " TO MR . SAMUEL JOHNSON . " SAM JOHNSON ...
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