The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1856 |
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... tell the world what the world had all his life been telling him . " Somebody observing that the Scotch Highlanders , in the year 1745 , had made surprising efforts , considering their numer- ous wants and disadvantages : Yes , sir ...
... tell the world what the world had all his life been telling him . " Somebody observing that the Scotch Highlanders , in the year 1745 , had made surprising efforts , considering their numer- ous wants and disadvantages : Yes , sir ...
Page 308
... tell of almost all the living great what they do not wish told . " GOLD- SMITH . " It may , perhaps , be necessary for a native to be more cautious ; but a foreigner who comes among us without prejudice may be considered as holding the ...
... tell of almost all the living great what they do not wish told . " GOLD- SMITH . " It may , perhaps , be necessary for a native to be more cautious ; but a foreigner who comes among us without prejudice may be considered as holding the ...
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... tell how it may be well And should not we tire , in looking perpet- cultivated . If I tell that many of the High - ually on this rock ? It is very well for you , landers go bare - footed , I am not obliged to who have a fine place , and ...
... tell how it may be well And should not we tire , in looking perpet- cultivated . If I tell that many of the High - ually on this rock ? It is very well for you , landers go bare - footed , I am not obliged to who have a fine place , and ...
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