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This collection of letters and journals offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Samuel Johnson and his close friend Hester Lynch Thrale. Thrale's unpublished journal of their travels through Wales in 1774 is a highlight, as are the numerous letters between Johnson and members of the Streatham Coterie, a group of literary and social elites. Edited and annotated by Alexander Meyrick Broadley and Thomas Seccombe, this volume is an invaluable resource for students of 18th-century literature and society.

This book is a pioneering study of synonymy, the phenomenon of having multiple words or expressions that convey the same or similar meanings. The author, Hester Lynch Piozzi, was a writer and patron of arts who published this work in 1794 as a contribution to the linguistic and cultural debates of her time. The book contains thousands of examples of synonyms and antonyms drawn from English literature and conversation, along with witty remarks, anecdotes, and observations on language and society. The book remains a classic in the field of lexicography and a valuable source of insight into the art of conversation.

Piozzi was a prolific writer and a close friend of Samuel Johnson. This volume brings together her autobiography, letters, and other writings, offering readers a unique glimpse into the intellectual and cultural world of eighteenth-century England.

This book is a fascinating exploration of the English language and its synonyms. It provides guidance on the appropriate use of words in familiar conversation, and examines the nuances of meanings that can make language both rich and challenging. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the beauty of the English language and the ways in which it reflects human thought and experience.

This book provides an overview of the most important events in human history over the last eighteen hundred years. It is a fascinating read that provides insights into the forces that have shaped our world.

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