Life of Johnson, Volume 5 - Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) by James Boswell
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_October 30_. Dinner at the Earl of Loudoun's. Character of that nobleman. Arrive at Treesbank. _October 31_. Sir John Cunningham of Caprington. _November 1_. Rules for the distribution of charity. Castle of Dundonald. Countess of Eglintoune. Alexander Earl of Eglintoune. _November 2_. Arrive at Auchinleck. Character of Lord Auchinleck, His idea of Dr. Johnson. _November 3_. Dr. Johnson's sentiments concerning the Highlands. Mr. Harris of Salisbury. _November 4_. Auchinleck. Cattle without horns. Composure of mind how far attainable. _November 5_. Dr. Johnson's high respect for the English clergy. _November 6_. Lord Auchinleck and Dr. Johnson in collision. _November 7_. Dr. Johnson's uniform piety. His dislike of presbyterian worship. _November 8_. Arrive at Hamilton. _November 9_. The Duke of Hamilton's house. Arrive at Edinburgh. _November 10_. Lord Elibank. Difference in political principles increased by opposition. Edinburgh Castle. Fingal. English credulity not |
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