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THE WORKS
OF
SAMUEL JOHNSON
LITERARY CLUB EDITION FROM TYPE
IN SIXTEEN VOLUMES
VOLUME XII
CONTENTS
PAGE
Account of the Harleian library
Preface to Shakespeare
General observations on the plays of Shakespeare
Essay on the importance of small tracts
Preface to the catalogue of the Harleian library, vol. iii
1
55
87
101
111
Preface to the Preceptor, containing a general plan of education
to Rolt's dictionary
154
176
to the translation of father Lobo's voyage to Abyssinia
186
An essay on epitaphs
192
◆ Preface to an Essay on Milton's Use and Imitation of the Moderns in
his Paradise Lost
203
Letter to the Rev. Mr. Douglas, occasioned by his vindication of
Milton, &c. By William Lauder, A. M.
210
Testimonies concerning Mr. Lauder
221
Account of an attempt to ascertain the longitude
235
Considerations on the plans offered for the construction of Blackfriars
bridge
246
Some thoughts on agriculture, both ancient and modern; with an
account of the honour due to an English farmer
255
Further thoughts on agriculture
262
Considerations on the corn laws
269
A complete vindication of the licensers of the stage from the mali-
cious and scandalous aspersions of Mr. Brooke
279
Preface to the Gentleman's Magazine, 1738
300
An appeal to the publick. From the Gentleman's Magazine, March,
1739
304
Letter on fire-works
310
Proposals for printing, by subscription, Essays in Verse and Prose,
by Anna Williams
313
A project for the employment of authors.
314
Preface to the Literary Magazine, 1756
325