The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, L. L. D.Inskeep and Bradford, 1810 - 414 |
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... opinion that minute particulars are frequently characteristick , and always amusing , when they relate to a distinguished man , —of one thing I am certain , that considering the value set upon the little we have of the table - talk and ...
... opinion that minute particulars are frequently characteristick , and always amusing , when they relate to a distinguished man , —of one thing I am certain , that considering the value set upon the little we have of the table - talk and ...
Strona viii
... opinion thus given , we think it pertinent to subjoin the opinion which his friend John Courtenay , Esq . has given of his abilities as a Journalist and Biographer . " With Reynolds ' pencil , vivid , bold , and true , So fervent ...
... opinion thus given , we think it pertinent to subjoin the opinion which his friend John Courtenay , Esq . has given of his abilities as a Journalist and Biographer . " With Reynolds ' pencil , vivid , bold , and true , So fervent ...
Strona ix
... opinion of Garrick as a tragedian . August 16. Ogden on Prayer . Aphoristick writing . Edin- burgh surveyed . Character of Swift's works . Evil spirits and witchcraft . Lord Monboddo . August 17. Poetry and Dictionary - writing ...
... opinion of Garrick as a tragedian . August 16. Ogden on Prayer . Aphoristick writing . Edin- burgh surveyed . Character of Swift's works . Evil spirits and witchcraft . Lord Monboddo . August 17. Poetry and Dictionary - writing ...
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... opinion of philosophers concerning happiness in a cottage , considered . Advice to landlords . 272 278 Lady Sidney October 7. Books the best solace in a state of confinement . 280 October 8. Pretended brother of Dr. Johnson . No redress ...
... opinion of philosophers concerning happiness in a cottage , considered . Advice to landlords . 272 278 Lady Sidney October 7. Books the best solace in a state of confinement . 280 October 8. Pretended brother of Dr. Johnson . No redress ...
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... opinion of Dr. Robertson and Dr. Blair . Letter from Dr. Blair to the authour . Officers of the army often ignorant of things belonging to their own profession . Academy for the deaf and dumb . A Scotch Highlander and an English sailor ...
... opinion of Dr. Robertson and Dr. Blair . Letter from Dr. Blair to the authour . Officers of the army often ignorant of things belonging to their own profession . Academy for the deaf and dumb . A Scotch Highlander and an English sailor ...
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Strona 121 - The day was calm, the air was soft, and all was rudeness, silence, and solitude. Before me, and on either side, were high hills, which, by hindering the eye from ranging, forced the mind to find entertainment for itself. Whether I spent the hour well I know not ; for here I first conceived the thought of this narration.
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