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... the eager curiosity of rational and laudable inqui- ry , an immense storehouse of mental trea- sure , which far exceeds , in merit and value , 4 the voluminous collections of the wise and • witty sayings DR JOHNSON . 5.
... the eager curiosity of rational and laudable inqui- ry , an immense storehouse of mental trea- sure , which far exceeds , in merit and value , 4 the voluminous collections of the wise and • witty sayings DR JOHNSON . 5.
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... merit , secured him a kind reception in the best families at Lichfield . He passed much time in the families of Mr Gilbert Walmsley , register of the Ecclesiastical Court , Mr Howard , Dr Swinfen , Mr Simpson , Mr Butt , Mr Levett , and ...
... merit , secured him a kind reception in the best families at Lichfield . He passed much time in the families of Mr Gilbert Walmsley , register of the Ecclesiastical Court , Mr Howard , Dr Swinfen , Mr Simpson , Mr Butt , Mr Levett , and ...
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... merit of the versions equal , we may hope , that the addition of the notes will turn the balance in our favour , considering the reputation of the annotator . " His proposal was accepted ; but it should seem from this letter , though ...
... merit of the versions equal , we may hope , that the addition of the notes will turn the balance in our favour , considering the reputation of the annotator . " His proposal was accepted ; but it should seem from this letter , though ...
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... merit , and thought it " a creditable thing to be concerned in . " Dodsley gave him ten guineas for the copy ; a sum certainly disproportioned to his labour and ingenuity ; but he was actually in such distress , that the small profit ...
... merit , and thought it " a creditable thing to be concerned in . " Dodsley gave him ten guineas for the copy ; a sum certainly disproportioned to his labour and ingenuity ; but he was actually in such distress , that the small profit ...
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... merit ; but he is chiefly remembered by his " History of Scotland , " and " Geo- graphical , Historical , and Commercial Grammar . " ** The proprietors of the " London Magazine , " who also gave the debates , compelled by the same ...
... merit ; but he is chiefly remembered by his " History of Scotland , " and " Geo- graphical , Historical , and Commercial Grammar . " ** The proprietors of the " London Magazine , " who also gave the debates , compelled by the same ...
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