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 Nearly Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1 |
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... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. X PREFACE . distinguished contemporaries , and of all his intimate associates , which have been engraved from the best available authorities . The scenes too , amid which his life was passed , are ...
... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. X PREFACE . distinguished contemporaries , and of all his intimate associates , which have been engraved from the best available authorities . The scenes too , amid which his life was passed , are ...
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... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. CONTENTS. OF. VOLUME. I. Preface Contents List of Illustrations Dedication to Sir Joshua Reynolds Mr. Boswell's Advertisements Mr. Malone's Advertisements Introduction Page ix xi xiv xvi xix xxiii ...
... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. CONTENTS. OF. VOLUME. I. Preface Contents List of Illustrations Dedication to Sir Joshua Reynolds Mr. Boswell's Advertisements Mr. Malone's Advertisements Introduction Page ix xi xiv xvi xix xxiii ...
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... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. Page PORTRAIT OF TOPHAM BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 CHESTERFIELD HOUSE , FROM A DRAWING BY S. WALE 142 PORTRAIT OF REV . THOMAS WARTON , FROM A PRINT 149 KETTEL HALL , FROM A SKETCH 150 RESIDENCE ...
... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. Page PORTRAIT OF TOPHAM BEAUCLERK , FROM A PRINT 136 CHESTERFIELD HOUSE , FROM A DRAWING BY S. WALE 142 PORTRAIT OF REV . THOMAS WARTON , FROM A PRINT 149 KETTEL HALL , FROM A SKETCH 150 RESIDENCE ...
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... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. Preynolds. DEDICATION . TO MY DEAR SIR , SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . Every liberal motive that can actuate an Author in the dedication of his labours , concurs in directing me to you , as the person to ...
... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. Preynolds. DEDICATION . TO MY DEAR SIR , SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS . Every liberal motive that can actuate an Author in the dedication of his labours , concurs in directing me to you , as the person to ...
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... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. satire . I own , indeed , that I was arrogant enough to sur pose that the tenour of the rest of the book would sufficiently guard me against such a strange imputation . But it seems I judged too ...
... Published: the Whole Exh James Boswell. satire . I own , indeed , that I was arrogant enough to sur pose that the tenour of the rest of the book would sufficiently guard me against such a strange imputation . But it seems I judged too ...
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