The life of Samuel Johnson. Copious notes by Malone, Том 51821 |
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... Master of Arts in 1772 , and that of S. T. B. in 1781. He died on his return from Botany Bay , in the year 1803. M. ] Taken from Herodotus . hearing that the way was infested by robbers , hired Etat . 72. ] DR . JOHNSON . 9.
... Master of Arts in 1772 , and that of S. T. B. in 1781. He died on his return from Botany Bay , in the year 1803. M. ] Taken from Herodotus . hearing that the way was infested by robbers , hired Etat . 72. ] DR . JOHNSON . 9.
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... taken care to have their ancient designation of Procurators changed into that of Solictors , from a notion , as they supposed , that it was more genteel ; and this new title they displayed by a publick advertisement for a General ...
... taken care to have their ancient designation of Procurators changed into that of Solictors , from a notion , as they supposed , that it was more genteel ; and this new title they displayed by a publick advertisement for a General ...
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... taken up by the Bedford coach and carried to the metropolis . I went with Messieurs Dilly , to see some friends at Bedford ; dined with the officers of the militia of the county , and next day proceeded on my journey . 66 TO BENNET ...
... taken up by the Bedford coach and carried to the metropolis . I went with Messieurs Dilly , to see some friends at Bedford ; dined with the officers of the militia of the county , and next day proceeded on my journey . 66 TO BENNET ...
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... taken up instead of the printer , and committed by the sitting Alderman . If they sent one army to the relief of another , the first army was defeated and taken before the second arrived . I will not say that what they did was always ...
... taken up instead of the printer , and committed by the sitting Alderman . If they sent one army to the relief of another , the first army was defeated and taken before the second arrived . I will not say that what they did was always ...
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... taken finally away , he that travels on " You will easily believe with what gladness I read that you had heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and ...
... taken finally away , he that travels on " You will easily believe with what gladness I read that you had heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and ...
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