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preface biograpical and critical, to the works of the english poets - Page 52
by samuel johnson - 1779
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The Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1

Samuel Johnson - English poetry - 1826 - 430 pages
...studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaiutance with books was great; and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitnde of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ...

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1827 - 622 pages
...his principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am constellation of genius enlighten the awful Sessions...IUSTICE HALL; Mr. Burke, Mr. Garrick, Mr. Beauelerk, least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of a tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1831 - 602 pages
...his principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance...and what he did not immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1831 - 604 pages
...his principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance...and what he did not immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Including a Journal of a Tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1831 - 600 pages
...his principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance...books was great, and what he did not immediately know, lie could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness...
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Lectures on the philosophy of the human mind

Thomas Brown - Philosophy - 1833 - 800 pages
...that at least my gratitude made me worthy of his notice. " His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great ; and what lie did not immediately know he knew at least where to find. Such was the amplitude of his learning,...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of a Tour ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1835 - 604 pages
...liis principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am of that least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of his tour to ..., Volume 1

James Boswell - 1835 - 366 pages
...his principles; he grew first regular, and then pious. " His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance...and what he did not immediately know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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Lives of the English Poets: With Critical Observations on Their Works ; And ...

Samuel Johnson - English poetry - 1840 - 522 pages
...his principles ; he grew first regular, and then pious. His studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance...and what he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication,...
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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

Samuel Johnson - 1840 - 742 pages
...his principles ; he grew first regular, and then pious. His studies had been so various, that I am he was there on likinj, is said to have given hopes of great mercantile abilities ; but this p dH not immediately know, he could at least toll where to find. Such was his amplitude of learning,...
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