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 Nearly Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1 |
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... Beauclerk - Writings in the " Adventurer " -Extract from Diary - Mrs . Lennox's " Shakspeare Illustrated . " CHAPTER VIII . - 1754-1755 . Johnson writes the " Life of Cave " - Lord Chesterfield's Papers in the " World " recommending the ...
... Beauclerk - Writings in the " Adventurer " -Extract from Diary - Mrs . Lennox's " Shakspeare Illustrated . " CHAPTER VIII . - 1754-1755 . Johnson writes the " Life of Cave " - Lord Chesterfield's Papers in the " World " recommending the ...
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... BEAUCLERK , AND LANGTON , AT COVENT GARDEN 126 PORTRAIT OF BENNET LANGTON , FROM A DRAWING BY A. WIVELL . 135 Page PORTRAIT OF TOPHAM BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 List of Illustrations.
... BEAUCLERK , AND LANGTON , AT COVENT GARDEN 126 PORTRAIT OF BENNET LANGTON , FROM A DRAWING BY A. WIVELL . 135 Page PORTRAIT OF TOPHAM BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 List of Illustrations.
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... BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 CHESTERFIELD HOUSE , FROM A DRAWING BY S. WALE 142 PORTRAIT OF REV . THOMAS WARTON , FROM A PRINT 149 KETTEL HALL , FROM A SKETCH 150 RESIDENCE OF MR . WISE , AT ELLSFIELD , FROM AN ENGRAVING BY C. T. SMITH ...
... BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 CHESTERFIELD HOUSE , FROM A DRAWING BY S. WALE 142 PORTRAIT OF REV . THOMAS WARTON , FROM A PRINT 149 KETTEL HALL , FROM A SKETCH 150 RESIDENCE OF MR . WISE , AT ELLSFIELD , FROM AN ENGRAVING BY C. T. SMITH ...
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... Beauclerk used archly to mention Johnson's having told him with much gravity , " Sir , it was a love marriage on both sides , " I have heard from my illustrious friend the following curious account of their journey to church upon the ...
... Beauclerk used archly to mention Johnson's having told him with much gravity , " Sir , it was a love marriage on both sides , " I have heard from my illustrious friend the following curious account of their journey to church upon the ...
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... . When I was to begin publishing that paper , I was at a loss how to name it . I sat down at night upon. THE GREEN ROOM OF DRURY LANE THEATRE . JOHNSON , BEAUCLERK , AND LANGTON . AGE 40.1 109 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
... . When I was to begin publishing that paper , I was at a loss how to name it . I sat down at night upon. THE GREEN ROOM OF DRURY LANE THEATRE . JOHNSON , BEAUCLERK , AND LANGTON . AGE 40.1 109 BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON.
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