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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... young people . Here they may establish a close relationship with one of the foremost Ameri- cans as well as one of the wisest men of his age . The life of Benjamin Franklin is of impor- tance to every American primarily because of the ...
... young people . Here they may establish a close relationship with one of the foremost Ameri- cans as well as one of the wisest men of his age . The life of Benjamin Franklin is of impor- tance to every American primarily because of the ...
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... young reader . His work was soon interrupted and was not re- sumed until 1788 , when he was at home in Phila- delphia . He was now old , infirm , and suffering , and was still engaged in public service . Under these discouraging ...
... young reader . His work was soon interrupted and was not re- sumed until 1788 , when he was at home in Phila- delphia . He was now old , infirm , and suffering , and was still engaged in public service . Under these discouraging ...
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... young , and carried his wife with three children into New England , 1 Secret gatherings of dissenters from the established Church . about 1682. The conventicles having been for- bidden by law IO FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
... young , and carried his wife with three children into New England , 1 Secret gatherings of dissenters from the established Church . about 1682. The conventicles having been for- bidden by law IO FRANKLIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
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... young , gay , and bold , In treft and Pride the Nymph control'd , So they in vain their Pallion told . At laft came Dalman , he was old , Nay , he was ugly , but had Gold . He came , and faw , and took the Hold , While t'other Beaux ...
... young , gay , and bold , In treft and Pride the Nymph control'd , So they in vain their Pallion told . At laft came Dalman , he was old , Nay , he was ugly , but had Gold . He came , and faw , and took the Hold , While t'other Beaux ...
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... young genius that had a turn for libeling and satyr . My brother's discharge was accompany'd with an order of the House ( a very odd one ) , that " James Franklin should no longer print the paper called the New England Courant . " There ...
... young genius that had a turn for libeling and satyr . My brother's discharge was accompany'd with an order of the House ( a very odd one ) , that " James Franklin should no longer print the paper called the New England Courant . " There ...
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