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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... tion to the cause of his country , are hardly less noticeable than similar qualities displayed by Washington . In fact , Franklin as a public man was much like Washington , especially in the en- tire disinterestedness of his public ...
... tion to the cause of his country , are hardly less noticeable than similar qualities displayed by Washington . In fact , Franklin as a public man was much like Washington , especially in the en- tire disinterestedness of his public ...
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... tion of the results possible to be attained in a land of unequaled opportunity by following Franklin's maxims . Franklin's fame , however , was not confined to his own country . Although he lived in a cen- tury notable for the rapid ...
... tion of the results possible to be attained in a land of unequaled opportunity by following Franklin's maxims . Franklin's fame , however , was not confined to his own country . Although he lived in a cen- tury notable for the rapid ...
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... tion for the sea , but my father declared against it ; however , living near the water , I was much in and about it , learnt early to swim well , and to manage boats ; and when in a boat or 14 FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
... tion for the sea , but my father declared against it ; however , living near the water , I was much in and about it , learnt early to swim well , and to manage boats ; and when in a boat or 14 FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
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... tion of their more delicate , because better in- structed , tastes and appetites . My mother had likewise an excellent consti- tution : she suckled all her ten children . I never knew either my father or mother to have any sickness but ...
... tion of their more delicate , because better in- structed , tastes and appetites . My mother had likewise an excellent consti- tution : she suckled all her ten children . I never knew either my father or mother to have any sickness but ...
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... in the evening and to be returned early in the morning , lest it should be missed or wanted . And after some time an ingenious tradesman , Mr. Matthew Adams , who had a pretty collec- tion 22 FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
... in the evening and to be returned early in the morning , lest it should be missed or wanted . And after some time an ingenious tradesman , Mr. Matthew Adams , who had a pretty collec- tion 22 FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
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