The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with A Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 8Swan Sonnenschein, Lowrey, 1888 |
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Page 51
... kind of knowledge is indifferent or superfluous ; and that general benevolence by which no order of men is hated or despised . " His principles both of thought and action were great and comprehensive . By a solicitous examination of ...
... kind of knowledge is indifferent or superfluous ; and that general benevolence by which no order of men is hated or despised . " His principles both of thought and action were great and comprehensive . By a solicitous examination of ...
Page 60
... kind attention to his widow and children as long as it was acceptable ; and he took upon him , with a very earnest concern , the office of one of his executors ; the importance of which seemed greater than usual to him , from his ...
... kind attention to his widow and children as long as it was acceptable ; and he took upon him , with a very earnest concern , the office of one of his executors ; the importance of which seemed greater than usual to him , from his ...
Page 61
... kind in the world . The buildings extend over ten acres , and the ma- chinery includes two steam - engines . The store - cellars contain 126 vats , varying in their contents from 4000 barrels down to 500. About 160 horses are employed ...
... kind in the world . The buildings extend over ten acres , and the ma- chinery includes two steam - engines . The store - cellars contain 126 vats , varying in their contents from 4000 barrels down to 500. About 160 horses are employed ...
Page 65
... the best I could , and perhaps before now he has it . Be so kind as to make my compliments to my friends . VOL VIII . F I have a great value for their kindness , and hope to enjoy it before ÆTAT . 72 . 65 PASSION WEEK .
... the best I could , and perhaps before now he has it . Be so kind as to make my compliments to my friends . VOL VIII . F I have a great value for their kindness , and hope to enjoy it before ÆTAT . 72 . 65 PASSION WEEK .
Page 69
... kind of religious Robin - Hood society , which met every Sunday evening at Coach- makers ' - hall , for free debate ; and that the subject for this night was , the text which relates , with other miracles which happened at our Saviour's ...
... kind of religious Robin - Hood society , which met every Sunday evening at Coach- makers ' - hall , for free debate ; and that the subject for this night was , the text which relates , with other miracles which happened at our Saviour's ...
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