Author: Broadley, A. M., introductory essay by Thomas Seccombe,
Title: Doctor Johnson and Mrs. Thrale including Mrs. Thrale's unpublished journal of the Welsh tour 1774 & much correspondence.
Description: London, John Lane/The Bodley Head, 1905. G ex-library. Began 20 year intimacy with Dr. Johnson 1764. Deep teal binding, gilt lettering, light blue decoration, library markings. saved her second husband, Gabriel Piozzi, Italian musician, from threatened bankruptcy & disposed of business on his death in 1781. Second only to Bowell in fame among writers on Dr. Johnson.

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