 | Alexander Chalmers - 1814 - 540 páginas
...the character of thf former. "At this man's table," says the hiographer, speaking of Mr. Walmsley, " I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ; with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in... | |
 | 1814 - 538 páginas
...the character of the former. " At this man's table," says the biographer, speaking of Mr. Walmsley, " I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ; with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in... | |
 | Robert Anderson - 1815 - 660 páginas
...aged 71; and a monument to his memory has been erected in the cathedral of Lichfield. His acquaintance with books was great ; and what he did not immediately...his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness ef intelligence, that it may be doubted whether a day now passes in which I have not some advantage... | |
 | Francis Wrangham - 1816 - 532 páginas
...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 he did not immediately...instructive hours, with companions such as are not often -found — with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened, life : with Dr. James, whose skill... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1816 - 504 páginas
...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 he did not immediately...advantage from his friendship. At this man's table 1 enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found; with one... | |
 | John Britton - 1817 - 392 páginas
...Smith, that he was " not able to name a man of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great; such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness...instructive hours with companions such as are not often found; with one who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life; with Dr. James, whose skill in... | |
 | James Boswell - 1817 - 466 páginas
...studies had been so various, that I am not able to name a mau of equal knowledge. His acquaintance with books was great, and what he did not immediately...know, he could, at least, tell where to find. Such WHS his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication, that it may be doubted whether... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1818 - 410 páginas
...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 he did not immediately...his friendship. At this man's table I enjoyed many chearful and instructive hours, with companions such as are not often found ; with one who has lengthened,... | |
 | Thomas Davies - 1818 - 312 páginas
...Who, rich in rural peace, ne'er thought of pomp and gold. vOL. ii. 24 * At this man's [Mr. Walmsley] table I enjoyed many cheerful and instructive hours; with companions such as are not often to be found ; with one who bas lengthened, and one who has gladdened, life ; with Dr. James, whose... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1819 - 376 páginas
...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 he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to fmd. Such was his amplitude of learning, and such his copiousness of communication, that it may be... | |
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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 he did not immediately know, he could at least tell where to find. 
