The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., Volume 2Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 28
... told of the faults which they have mended . I am glad the old language is taught , and honour the translator , as a man whom God has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in ...
... told of the faults which they have mended . I am glad the old language is taught , and honour the translator , as a man whom God has distinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in ...
Page 31
... told when Dr. Johnson came next to the library . Accord- ingly , the next time that Johnson did come , as soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round ...
... told when Dr. Johnson came next to the library . Accord- ingly , the next time that Johnson did come , as soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round ...
Page 32
... told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The king , as it should seem with a view to urge him to rely on his own stores as an original writer , and to continue his labours , then said , ". from the copy ...
... told the world what he knew , and must now read to acquire more knowledge . The king , as it should seem with a view to urge him to rely on his own stores as an original writer , and to continue his labours , then said , ". from the copy ...
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... told them , " I found his majesty wished I should talk , and I made it my business to talk . I find it does a man good to be talked to by his sovereign . In the first place , a man cannot be in a passion- . " Here some ques- tion ...
... told them , " I found his majesty wished I should talk , and I made it my business to talk . I find it does a man good to be talked to by his sovereign . In the first place , a man cannot be in a passion- . " Here some ques- tion ...
Page 37
... told her that we were to part for ever ; that , as christians , we should part with prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ; and held up her poor hands , as ...
... told her that we were to part for ever ; that , as christians , we should part with prayer ; and that I would , if she was willing , say a short prayer beside her . She expressed great desire to hear me ; and held up her poor hands , as ...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LLD: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and ... James Boswell No preview available - 2015 |
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