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 3J. Richardson, 1821 |
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... Johnson wrote , " If my de- lay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a very deep sense of the honour done me by asking my judgement , I am very sorry . " " Of poor dear Dr. Goldsmith there is little to 6 [ 1774 . THE LIFE OF.
... Johnson wrote , " If my de- lay has given any reason for supposing that I have not a very deep sense of the honour done me by asking my judgement , I am very sorry . " " Of poor dear Dr. Goldsmith there is little to 6 [ 1774 . THE LIFE OF.
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... given me an inscription for a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots , in which you , in a short and striking manner , point out her hard fate . But you will be pleased to keep in mind , that my picture is a representation of a particular ...
... given me an inscription for a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots , in which you , in a short and striking manner , point out her hard fate . But you will be pleased to keep in mind , that my picture is a representation of a particular ...
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... given before they are bought ; but I am afraid that Mr. Strahan will send to you and to the booksellers at the same time . Trade is as diligent as courtesy . I have mentioned all that you recommended . Pray make my compliments to Mrs ...
... given before they are bought ; but I am afraid that Mr. Strahan will send to you and to the booksellers at the same time . Trade is as diligent as courtesy . I have mentioned all that you recommended . Pray make my compliments to Mrs ...
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... given to him was an in- feriour one , tending to make it be supposed he is not a Physician , and consequently to hurt his practice . My father has dismissed the action as groundless , and now he has appealed to the whole Court . " 1 In ...
... given to him was an in- feriour one , tending to make it be supposed he is not a Physician , and consequently to hurt his practice . My father has dismissed the action as groundless , and now he has appealed to the whole Court . " 1 In ...
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... given by Johnson after he himself had become a water- drinker . 2 See them in " Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides , " 3d edit . p . 337 . love better than any man whom I know so little 20 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF "TO JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ. ...
... given by Johnson after he himself had become a water- drinker . 2 See them in " Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides , " 3d edit . p . 337 . love better than any man whom I know so little 20 [ 1775 . THE LIFE OF "TO JAMES BOSWELL, ESQ. ...
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