Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinH. Holt, 1916 - 346 páginas The autobiography the American philosopher, statesman, and scientist who relates his own rise from obscurity and poverty to eminence and wealth. |
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... never follow . Most of the life stories of our famous and suc- cessful men fail to inspire because they lack the human element that makes the record real and brings the story within our grasp . While we are searching far and near for ...
... never follow . Most of the life stories of our famous and suc- cessful men fail to inspire because they lack the human element that makes the record real and brings the story within our grasp . While we are searching far and near for ...
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... never an end in itself , but always a means to an end . Yet his success as a scientist , a statesman , and a diplomat , as well as socially , was in no little part due to his ability as a writer . " His letters charmed all , and made ...
... never an end in itself , but always a means to an end . Yet his success as a scientist , a statesman , and a diplomat , as well as socially , was in no little part due to his ability as a writer . " His letters charmed all , and made ...
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... never lost its popularity and is still in constant demand at circulating libraries . The reason for this popularity is not far to seek . For in this work Franklin told in a remarkable manner the story of a remarkable life . He displayed ...
... never lost its popularity and is still in constant demand at circulating libraries . The reason for this popularity is not far to seek . For in this work Franklin told in a remarkable manner the story of a remarkable life . He displayed ...
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... never bad and can- not have the Advantage of good Libraries ; and as there are many Things ftill behind , which be- ing in this Manner made generally known , may perhaps become of confiderable Ufe , by giving fuch Hints to the excellent ...
... never bad and can- not have the Advantage of good Libraries ; and as there are many Things ftill behind , which be- ing in this Manner made generally known , may perhaps become of confiderable Ufe , by giving fuch Hints to the excellent ...
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... never practising it , I have now forgot it . I was named after this uncle , there being a par- ticular affection between him and my father . He was very pious , a great attender of sermons of the best preachers , which he took down in ...
... never practising it , I have now forgot it . I was named after this uncle , there being a par- ticular affection between him and my father . He was very pious , a great attender of sermons of the best preachers , which he took down in ...
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