The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinDonnelley & Sons, 1915 - 264 páginas |
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... person and character . He had an excellent constitution of body , was of middle stature , but well set , and very strong . He was inge- nious , could draw prettily , was skilled a little in music , and had a clear , pleasing voice , so ...
... person and character . He had an excellent constitution of body , was of middle stature , but well set , and very strong . He was inge- nious , could draw prettily , was skilled a little in music , and had a clear , pleasing voice , so ...
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... persons about their affairs when any difficulty occurred , and frequently chosen an arbitrator between contending parties . At his table he liked to have , as often as he could , some sensible friend or neighbor to converse with , and ...
... persons about their affairs when any difficulty occurred , and frequently chosen an arbitrator between contending parties . At his table he liked to have , as often as he could , some sensible friend or neighbor to converse with , and ...
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... person in the place , and with very little money in my pocket . My inclinations for the sea were by this time worn out , or I might now have gratified them . But , having a trade , and supposing myself a pretty good workman , I offered ...
... person in the place , and with very little money in my pocket . My inclinations for the sea were by this time worn out , or I might now have gratified them . But , having a trade , and supposing myself a pretty good workman , I offered ...
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... person of such note where I had resided , and that I had been so industrious and careful as to equip myself so handsomely in so short a time . Therefore , seeing no pros- pect of an accommodation between my brother and me , he gave his ...
... person of such note where I had resided , and that I had been so industrious and careful as to equip myself so handsomely in so short a time . Therefore , seeing no pros- pect of an accommodation between my brother and me , he gave his ...
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... persons ; and discretion did not always accompany years , nor was youth always without it . " And since he will not set you up , " says he , " I will do it myself . Give me an inventory of the things necessary to be had from England ...
... persons ; and discretion did not always accompany years , nor was youth always without it . " And since he will not set you up , " says he , " I will do it myself . Give me an inventory of the things necessary to be had from England ...
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