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Inchkenneth, to-night; but the eight miles, of which our road was said to consist, were so very long, that we did not reach the opposite coast of Mull till seven at night, though we had set out about eleven in the forenoon; and when we did arrive there, we found the wind strong against us.
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We sent to hire horses to carry us across the island of Mull to the shore opposite to Inchkenneth, the residence of Sir Allan
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Johnson said, that it was the most agreeable Sunday he had ever passed; and it made such an impression on his mind, that he afterwards wrote the following Latin verses upon Inchkenneth:
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Having expressed a desire to have an island like Inchkenneth, Dr
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Inchkenneth, which afforded nothing worthy of observation; and in such social and gay entertainments as our little society could furnish.
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As we had been detained so long in Sky by bad weather, we gave up the scheme that Col had planned for us of visiting several islands, and contented ourselves with the prospect of seeing Mull, and Icolmkill and Inchkenneth, which lie near to it.
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Next morning we took boat for Inchkenneth, where we were introduced by Col to Sir Allan Maclean, the chief of his clan, and his daughters.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure Various 1909
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He is charmed with your verses on Inchkenneth, says they are very elegant, but bids me tell you he doubts whether be according to the rubrick; but that is your concern; for, you know, he is a Presbyterian. '
Life Of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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'This is all the news that I have; but as you love verses, I will send you a few which I made upon Inchkenneth [865]; but remember the condition, you shall not show them, except to Lord Hailes, whom I love better than any man whom I know so little.
Life Of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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Being informed that there was nothing worthy of observation in Ulva, we took boat, and proceeded to Inchkenneth, where we were introduced by our friend Col to Sir Allan M'Lean, the Chief of his clan, and to two young ladies, his daughters.
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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