This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 Excerpt: ...Stow Hill, in neighbouring houses, which still remain. It was during this visit that Boswell first saw Anna Seward, the poetess, with whom, after Johnson's death, he was to have a very angry controversy. She was, as mentioned in a former chapter, a daughter of Dr. Hunter, who had been headmaster of the Grammar School. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 Excerpt: ...Stow Hill, in neighbouring houses, which still remain. It was during this visit that Boswell first saw Anna Seward, the poetess, with whom, after Johnson's death, he was to have a very angry controversy. She was, as mentioned in a former chapter, a daughter of Dr. Hunter, who had been headmaster of the Grammar School. At Lichfield Johnson was much shocked by the news of the death of Mr. Thrale's only son, and determined to hasten his return to London. On March 26th, the travellers were conveyed to Ashbourne in Dr. Taylor's "large roomy post-chaise, drawn by four stout, plump horses, and driven by two steady, jolly postillions." Boswell was again able to make substantial additions to his materials for the "Life, ' and was much pleased at seeing the cordial meeting between Johnson and his old schoolfellow. On the second day of their visit some of the neighbours joined the party at dinner, and Boswell was unlucky enough to draw upon himself a severe reproof from his "illustrious friend." The company was discussing the advantages of fine clothes, and the guests must have been a good deal amused at the following dialogue: --"Johnson. No, sir, fine clothes are good only as they supply the want of other means of procuring respect. Was Charles the Twelfth, think you, less respected for his worn blue coat and his black stock? and you find the King of Prussia dresses plain, because the dignity of his character is sufficient. "Boswell. Would not you, sir, be the better for velvet and embroidery? ""Johnson. Sir, you put an end to all argument when, you introduce your opponent himself." After dinner the return journey was commenced. At Leicester Johnson heard of the death of his schoolfellow, Dr. James, and said: "Sin...
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