Boswell's Life of JohnsonOxford University Press, 1904 - 704 strani |
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... remarkable Cities in Europe from the year 1660 to 1680. acknowl . This he wrote for Mr. Zachariah Williams , an ingenious ancient Welch Gentleman , father of Mrs. Anna Williams whom he for many years kindly lodged in his House . It was ...
... remarkable Cities in Europe from the year 1660 to 1680. acknowl . This he wrote for Mr. Zachariah Williams , an ingenious ancient Welch Gentleman , father of Mrs. Anna Williams whom he for many years kindly lodged in his House . It was ...
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... remarkable , even in his earliest years , may easily be sup- posed ; for to use his own words in his Life of Sydenham , C That the strength of his understanding , the accuracy of his discernment , and ardour of his curiosity , might ...
... remarkable , even in his earliest years , may easily be sup- posed ; for to use his own words in his Life of Sydenham , C That the strength of his understanding , the accuracy of his discernment , and ardour of his curiosity , might ...
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... remarkable , and does honour to human nature . Talking to me once himself of his being much distinguished at school , he told me , ' they never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said , Johnson is as good a ...
... remarkable , and does honour to human nature . Talking to me once himself of his being much distinguished at school , he told me , ' they never thought to raise me by comparing me to any one ; they never said , Johnson is as good a ...
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... law , of the name of Aston , and daughters of a Baronet , were remarkable for good breeding ; so that the notion which has been industriously circulated and believed , that he 1732 ] LICHFIELD SOCIETY 65 never was in good company.
... law , of the name of Aston , and daughters of a Baronet , were remarkable for good breeding ; so that the notion which has been industriously circulated and believed , that he 1732 ] LICHFIELD SOCIETY 65 never was in good company.
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... remarkable evidence that his regard and fond- ness for her never ceased , even after her death . He now set up a private academy , for which purpose he hired a large house , well situated near his native city . In the Gentleman's ...
... remarkable evidence that his regard and fond- ness for her never ceased , even after her death . He now set up a private academy , for which purpose he hired a large house , well situated near his native city . In the Gentleman's ...
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