The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3G. Dearborn, 1835 |
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... person , for Lord Hailes , from whom I solicited what he could recollect of that day , writes to me as follows : — " As to Dr. Johnson's observation about the ignorance of officers , in the length that a musket will carry , my brother ...
... person , for Lord Hailes , from whom I solicited what he could recollect of that day , writes to me as follows : — " As to Dr. Johnson's observation about the ignorance of officers , in the length that a musket will carry , my brother ...
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... person rather than to another . There is a motive of preference from kindness , and this kindness is generally entertained for the nearest relation . If I owe a particular man a sum of money , I am obliged to let that man have the next ...
... person rather than to another . There is a motive of preference from kindness , and this kindness is generally entertained for the nearest relation . If I owe a particular man a sum of money , I am obliged to let that man have the next ...
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... person , whose mind is wavering and dejected , stands in awe , represses and composes an uneasy tumult of spirits ... persons , who were possessed with evil #pirits ( which , after all , I think is the most probable cause of madness , as ...
... person , whose mind is wavering and dejected , stands in awe , represses and composes an uneasy tumult of spirits ... persons , who were possessed with evil #pirits ( which , after all , I think is the most probable cause of madness , as ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 11 |
Letters to Boswell c Religious Festivals and PilgrimagesDeath of GoldsmithGreek | 40 |
CHAPTER III | 69 |
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