Hunting was the labour of the savages of North America, but… - Samuel Johnson

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Hunting was the labour of the savages of North America, but the amusement of the gentlemen of England.

Samuel Johnson

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Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 [7 September O.S.] – 13 December 1784) was a British author, linguist and lexicographer. He is often referred to as simply Dr. Johnson in the history of literature and is regarded as the greatest man of letters in English history.

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Alternative Names: Dr Johnson • Dr. Johnson • Great Moralist

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Enquirer, cease, Petitions yet remain,
Which Heav'n may hear, nor deem Religion vain.
Still raise for Good the supplicating Voice,
But leave to Heav'n the Measure and the Choice.

Novel: A small tale, generally of love.

As with my hat upon my head
I walk'd along the Strand,
I there did meet another man
With his hat in his hand.

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