Florus or Eutropius; and I will venture to say, that if you compare him with Vertot, in the same places of the Roman History, you will find that he excels Vertot. Sir, he has the art of compiling, and of saying every thing he has to say in a pleasing... The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 24by James Boswell - 1922Full view - About this book
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