The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 3Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1868 |
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... asked him , whe- ther he understood the original ; to which an answer being given in the negative , " Why , then , " said Dr. Johnson , " we see to what this testimony comes thus it is . " I mentioned this as a remarkable proof how ...
... asked him , whe- ther he understood the original ; to which an answer being given in the negative , " Why , then , " said Dr. Johnson , " we see to what this testimony comes thus it is . " I mentioned this as a remarkable proof how ...
Page 207
... asked us to tea , and to sleep at his house . Johnson , however , would not quit his old acquaintance Wilkins of the Three Crowns . The family likeness of the Garricks was very striking ; and Johnson thought that David's vivacity was ...
... asked us to tea , and to sleep at his house . Johnson , however , would not quit his old acquaintance Wilkins of the Three Crowns . The family likeness of the Garricks was very striking ; and Johnson thought that David's vivacity was ...
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... asked Dr. Johnson and me to spend the evening , and sup with him . He was a genteel , well - bred , dignified clergyman , had travelled with Lord Charles Fitzroy , uncle of the present Duke of Grafton , who died when abroad , and he had ...
... asked Dr. Johnson and me to spend the evening , and sup with him . He was a genteel , well - bred , dignified clergyman , had travelled with Lord Charles Fitzroy , uncle of the present Duke of Grafton , who died when abroad , and he had ...
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