The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay, Volume 6Cowie, 1825 |
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... known to the greater part of those who may read these observa- tions , it is not superfluous to relate , that under the name of Aberdeen are comprised two towns , standing about a mile distant from each other , but governed , I think ...
... known to the greater part of those who may read these observa- tions , it is not superfluous to relate , that under the name of Aberdeen are comprised two towns , standing about a mile distant from each other , but governed , I think ...
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... . The wealth of England was undoubtedly to that of Scotland more than five to one , and it is known that Henry the Eighth , among whose faults avarice was never reckoned , granted to Roger Ascham , as a reward of his 12 A JOURNEY TO THE.
... . The wealth of England was undoubtedly to that of Scotland more than five to one , and it is known that Henry the Eighth , among whose faults avarice was never reckoned , granted to Roger Ascham , as a reward of his 12 A JOURNEY TO THE.
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... known profundity of water . If I had If I had any malice against a walking spirit , instead of laying him in the Red Sea , I would condemn him to reside in the Buller of Buchan . But terrour without danger is only one of the sports of ...
... known profundity of water . If I had If I had any malice against a walking spirit , instead of laying him in the Red Sea , I would condemn him to reside in the Buller of Buchan . But terrour without danger is only one of the sports of ...
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... known that their condition was capable of improvement , their progress in useful knowledge has been rapid and uniform . What remains to be done they will quickly do , and then wonder , like me , why that which was so necessary and so ...
... known that their condition was capable of improvement , their progress in useful knowledge has been rapid and uniform . What remains to be done they will quickly do , and then wonder , like me , why that which was so necessary and so ...
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... known them long , are now one of the principal parts of their food . They are not of the mealy , but the viscous kind . Their more elaborate cookery , or made dishes , an Eng- lishman , at the first taste , is not likely to approve ...
... known them long , are now one of the principal parts of their food . They are not of the mealy , but the viscous kind . Their more elaborate cookery , or made dishes , an Eng- lishman , at the first taste , is not likely to approve ...
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