The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 - Authors, English |
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Page viii
... knowledge of the history of those more than half forgotten persons . Facts , too , fade from memory as well as names ; and fashions and follies are still more transient . But , in a book mainly composed of familiar conversation , how ...
... knowledge of the history of those more than half forgotten persons . Facts , too , fade from memory as well as names ; and fashions and follies are still more transient . But , in a book mainly composed of familiar conversation , how ...
Page xx
... . p . 159 ) , that the manuscript had reached Lord Chesterfield accidentally , and without Dr. Johnson's knowledge or consent . - ED . valuable assistance from numerous literary and distin- guished friends . XX PREFACE TO THIS EDITION .
... . p . 159 ) , that the manuscript had reached Lord Chesterfield accidentally , and without Dr. Johnson's knowledge or consent . - ED . valuable assistance from numerous literary and distin- guished friends . XX PREFACE TO THIS EDITION .
Page xxii
... knowledge of literary history , and to his friendly assistance , the editor is very much indebted ; as well as to Mr. Ellis of the British Museum , for the readiness he has on this and all other occasions shown to afford the editor ...
... knowledge of literary history , and to his friendly assistance , the editor is very much indebted ; as well as to Mr. Ellis of the British Museum , for the readiness he has on this and all other occasions shown to afford the editor ...
Page xlii
... knowledge and abilities , but on account of the magnificent , yet dangerous embassy , in which he is now employed , which makes every thing that relates to him peculiarly interesting . Lord Macartney favoured me with his own copy of my ...
... knowledge and abilities , but on account of the magnificent , yet dangerous embassy , in which he is now employed , which makes every thing that relates to him peculiarly interesting . Lord Macartney favoured me with his own copy of my ...
Page xlviii
... knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived together with com- panionable ease and familiarity ; nor had Sir John Hawkins that nice perception ...
... knowledge of books and literary history ; but from the rigid formality of his manners , it is evident that they never could have lived together with com- panionable ease and familiarity ; nor had Sir John Hawkins that nice perception ...
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