The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1856 |
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... Sir John Hawkins , Knt.1 , 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 , religious demeanour ...
... Sir John Hawkins , Knt.1 , 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 , religious demeanour ...
Page 148
... Sir John Hawkins guesses vaguely and idly3 , instead of having taken the trou- ble to inform himself with authentick pre- cision . Not to trouble my readers with a repetition of the knight's reveries , I have to mention , that the late ...
... Sir John Hawkins guesses vaguely and idly3 , instead of having taken the trou- ble to inform himself with authentick pre- cision . Not to trouble my readers with a repetition of the knight's reveries , I have to mention , that the late ...
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... sir , your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " TO MR . WILLIAM ... Hawkins wished to persuade the world that Dr. Johnson acted un- justifiably in preferring ( in the disposal of his property , ) Barber to this man , whom Sir ...
... sir , your affectionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " TO MR . WILLIAM ... Hawkins wished to persuade the world that Dr. Johnson acted un- justifiably in preferring ( in the disposal of his property , ) Barber to this man , whom Sir ...
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