The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. Together with the Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides: James Boswell, Volume 2G. Bell, 1884 - Hebrides (Scotland) |
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... King , " that is the public library . " 66 His Majesty inquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King ...
... King , " that is the public library . " 66 His Majesty inquired if he was then writing any thing . He answered , he was not , for he had pretty well told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The King ...
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... King to pay . It was decisive . " When asked by another friend , at Sir Joshua Reynolds's , whether he made any reply to this high compliment , he answered , " No , Sir . When the King had said it , it was to be so . It was not for me ...
... King to pay . It was decisive . " When asked by another friend , at Sir Joshua Reynolds's , whether he made any reply to this high compliment , he answered , " No , Sir . When the King had said it , it was to be so . It was not for me ...
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... King , " they seldom do these things by halves . " No , Sir , " answered Johnson , " not to Kings . ' But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of Kings ...
... King , " they seldom do these things by halves . " No , Sir , " answered Johnson , " not to Kings . ' But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of Kings ...
Contents
Becomes acquainted with Mr and Mrs Thrale | 13 |
Johnsons letter to Boswell at Paris | 22 |
Conversation with His Majesty at Buckingham House 5056 | 50 |
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