The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Together with The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, Volumen2G. Bell and sons, 1889 |
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... Soon after his return to London , which was in February , was founded that CLUB which existed long without a name , but at Mr. Garrick's funeral became distinguished by the title of THE LITERARY CLUB . Sir Joshua Reynolds had the merit ...
... Soon after his return to London , which was in February , was founded that CLUB which existed long without a name , but at Mr. Garrick's funeral became distinguished by the title of THE LITERARY CLUB . Sir Joshua Reynolds had the merit ...
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... soon took this step , and returned to England . He sat in every parliament till his death , which took place in his house , Upper Brook Street , July 16 , 1796 , in his sixty - eighth year . - Editor . 1 In the preface to a late ...
... soon took this step , and returned to England . He sat in every parliament till his death , which took place in his house , Upper Brook Street , July 16 , 1796 , in his sixty - eighth year . - Editor . 1 In the preface to a late ...
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... soon afforded a pretence , and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him , giving me general cautions not to be surprised at his figure , dress , or behaviour . What I recollect best of the day's talk was his earnestly recommending ...
... soon afforded a pretence , and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him , giving me general cautions not to be surprised at his figure , dress , or behaviour . What I recollect best of the day's talk was his earnestly recommending ...
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... soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an inducement to your return , that it is sincerely desired by , dear Sir , your affec- tionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I returned to London in February , and found Dr. Johnson ...
... soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an inducement to your return , that it is sincerely desired by , dear Sir , your affec- tionate humble servant , " SAM . JOHNSON . " I returned to London in February , and found Dr. Johnson ...
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... soon to at- tain civil greatness . I am grown greater too , for I have main- tained the newspapers these many weeks ; and what is greater still , I have risen every morning since New - year's day at about eight : when I was up , I have ...
... soon to at- tain civil greatness . I am grown greater too , for I have main- tained the newspapers these many weeks ; and what is greater still , I have risen every morning since New - year's day at about eight : when I was up , I have ...
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