The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... Soon after this day , he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it , while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following ...
... Soon after this day , he went to Bath with Mr. and Mrs. Thrale . I had never seen that beautiful city , and wished to take the opportunity of visiting it , while Johnson was there . Having written to him , I received the following ...
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... soon it in general wears away . Dr. Taylor mentioned a gentleman of the neighbourhood as the only instance he had ever known of a person who had endeavoured to retain grief . He told Dr. Taylor , that after his Lady's death , which ...
... soon it in general wears away . Dr. Taylor mentioned a gentleman of the neighbourhood as the only instance he had ever known of a person who had endeavoured to retain grief . He told Dr. Taylor , that after his Lady's death , which ...
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... soon hear from me , upon many and various particu- lars ; and I shall never again put you to any test . I am , with veneration , my dear Sir , " Your much obliged , “ And faithful humble servant , " JAMES BOSWELL . ” On the 22nd of July ...
... soon hear from me , upon many and various particu- lars ; and I shall never again put you to any test . I am , with veneration , my dear Sir , " Your much obliged , “ And faithful humble servant , " JAMES BOSWELL . ” On the 22nd of July ...
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