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 Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 2National ilustrated library, 1851 |
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Page 120
... taken lodgings at a farmer's house , near to the six mile - stone , on the Edgeware- road , and had carried down his books in two returned post - chaises . He said he believed the farmer's family thought him an odd character similar to ...
... taken lodgings at a farmer's house , near to the six mile - stone , on the Edgeware- road , and had carried down his books in two returned post - chaises . He said he believed the farmer's family thought him an odd character similar to ...
Page 149
... taken that I argue . Suppose a man , either from fear , or pride , or conscience , or whatever motive , has resolved to kill himself ; when once the resolution is taken , he has nothing to fear . He may then go and take the King of ...
... taken that I argue . Suppose a man , either from fear , or pride , or conscience , or whatever motive , has resolved to kill himself ; when once the resolution is taken , he has nothing to fear . He may then go and take the King of ...
Page 249
... taken by the Marchioness Blanchetti , after observing that they were dear . Mr. Le Roy , Count Manucci , the Abbé , the Prior , and Father Wilson , who staid with me , till I took him home in the coach . " Bathiani is gone . " The ...
... taken by the Marchioness Blanchetti , after observing that they were dear . Mr. Le Roy , Count Manucci , the Abbé , the Prior , and Father Wilson , who staid with me , till I took him home in the coach . " Bathiani is gone . " The ...
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Johnson introduced to George III Visits LichfieldDeath of Catherine Cham | 30 |
1769 | 50 |
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