The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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... be disap- pointed of its gratifications . London , April 20 , 1791 . I am , My dear Sir , Your much obliged friend , And faithful humble servant , JAMES BOSWELL . ADVERTISEMENT TO THE FIRST EDITION . I AT last deliver vi DEDICATION .
... be disap- pointed of its gratifications . London , April 20 , 1791 . I am , My dear Sir , Your much obliged friend , And faithful humble servant , JAMES BOSWELL . ADVERTISEMENT TO THE FIRST EDITION . I AT last deliver vi DEDICATION .
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... servant , a lazy sulky dog , was so sluggish , that his Grace being wet to the skin , reproved him , and had for answer with a grunt , " I came as fast as I could ; " upon which the Duke calmly said , — “ CADOGAN , I would not for a ...
... servant , a lazy sulky dog , was so sluggish , that his Grace being wet to the skin , reproved him , and had for answer with a grunt , " I came as fast as I could ; " upon which the Duke calmly said , — “ CADOGAN , I would not for a ...
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... servants , than from a formal and studied narrative , begun with his pedigree , and ended with his funeral . " There are indeed , some natural reasons why these narratives are often written by such as were not likely to give much ...
... servants , than from a formal and studied narrative , begun with his pedigree , and ended with his funeral . " There are indeed , some natural reasons why these narratives are often written by such as were not likely to give much ...
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... servant ; he not being in the way , this was not done ; but there was no occasion for any artificial aid for its preservation . In following so very eminent a man from his cradle to his grave , every minute particular , which can throw ...
... servant ; he not being in the way , this was not done ; but there was no occasion for any artificial aid for its preservation . In following so very eminent a man from his cradle to his grave , every minute particular , which can throw ...
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... authority of his mother . One day , when the servant who used to be sent to school to conduct him home , had not come in time , he set out by himself , though he was then Etat . 3 . 1712. so near - sighted , DR . JOHNSON . 15.
... authority of his mother . One day , when the servant who used to be sent to school to conduct him home , had not come in time , he set out by himself , though he was then Etat . 3 . 1712. so near - sighted , DR . JOHNSON . 15.
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