“As all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.”
Quote by James Boswell
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The life of Samuel Johnson ... including A journal of a tour to the Hebrides. With additions and notes, by J.W. Croker
This book is a detailed biography of Samuel Johnson, a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature. It includes a journal detailing Johnson's journey to the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. The text is supplemented with additional content and scholarly notes by J.W. Croker, providing insight and analysis into Johnson's life and works. more
Author
James Boswell
James Boswell, born on October 29, 1740, and died on May 19, 1795, was a Scottish lawyer and writer. He is best known for his biography, 'The Life of Samuel Johnson,' which provides a detailed account of the life and thoughts of the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson. more
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