Benjamin Franklin, printer's boy, statesman, philosopher, and patriotWard, Lock & Company, 1879 - 373 Seiten |
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... of Henry Laurens - Franklin visits the army before Boston -Letter of Mrs. Adams - Burning of Falmouth - Franklin's journey to Montreal - The Declaration of Independence— Anecdote of the Hatter - Framing the Constitution - Lord CONTENTS . 9.
... of Henry Laurens - Franklin visits the army before Boston -Letter of Mrs. Adams - Burning of Falmouth - Franklin's journey to Montreal - The Declaration of Independence— Anecdote of the Hatter - Framing the Constitution - Lord CONTENTS . 9.
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... visited with his son all the varied work- shops of Boston , that he might select that trade which to him would seem most desirable . Benja- min examined all these workshops with intensest interest . He selected the employment of a ...
... visited with his son all the varied work- shops of Boston , that he might select that trade which to him would seem most desirable . Benja- min examined all these workshops with intensest interest . He selected the employment of a ...
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... visited him after my first trip to Pennsylvania . He received me in his libra- ry ; and on my taking leave showed me a shorter way out of the house through a narrow passage which was crossed by a beam overhead . We were still talking as ...
... visited him after my first trip to Pennsylvania . He received me in his libra- ry ; and on my taking leave showed me a shorter way out of the house through a narrow passage which was crossed by a beam overhead . We were still talking as ...
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... visited Europe , were deeply impressed by the contrast . In the Old World they saw everywhere indications of poverty and suffering . Franklin wrote , after a tour in Great Britain in 1772 , " Had I never been in the American colonies ...
... visited Europe , were deeply impressed by the contrast . In the Old World they saw everywhere indications of poverty and suffering . Franklin wrote , after a tour in Great Britain in 1772 , " Had I never been in the American colonies ...
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... visiting Boston he was shown an electric tube , recently sent from England . With this tube some very surprising electrical experiments were performed , ushering in a new science , of which then but very little was known . Franklin ...
... visiting Boston he was shown an electric tube , recently sent from England . With this tube some very surprising electrical experiments were performed , ushering in a new science , of which then but very little was known . Franklin ...
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Adams admirable Americans appear appointed army Assembly became Benjamin Boston British brother called cause character Christian cloth colonies conduct conferred Congress continued court dollars England English entered entirely father five four France Frank Franklin French gave gilt give Governor hand heart honor hour hundred Illustrations important Indians influence interest John king land letter lived London Lord measures meet ment mind ministers months morning never party passed Pennsylvania perhaps persons Philadelphia philosopher presented principles printing probably Quakers raised reached received regarded religion remarkable replied respect seemed sent shillings ship soon STORIES streets thing thought thousand tion took tories views visited weeks whole wished writes wrote young
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Seite 366 - I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 91 - THE BODY of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Printer, (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out, and stript of its lettering and gilding) lies here food for worms ; yet the work itself shall not be lost, for it will (as he believed) appear once more in a new and more beautiful edition, corrected and amended by THE AUTHOR.
Seite 114 - We kept no idle servants, our table was plain and simple, our furniture of the cheapest. For instance, my breakfast was a long time bread and milk (no tea), and I ate it out of a two-penny earthen porringer, with a pewter spoon. But mark how luxury will enter families, and make a progress, in spite of principle: being called one morning to breakfast, I found it in a China bowl, with a spoon of silver!
Seite 67 - THE Lord descended from above, And bowed the heavens most high ; And underneath his feet he cast The darkness of the sky. 2 On cherub and on cherubim, Full royally he rode ; And on the wings of mighty winds Came flying all abroad.
Seite 137 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften, and concluded to give the copper.
Seite 14 - I voluntarily offered and gave all my money for one. I then came home and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth...
Seite 365 - In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the Divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard; and they were graciously answered.
Seite 129 - It was about this time I conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection. I wished to live without committing any fault at any time; I would conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into. As I knew, "or thought I knew, what was right and wrong, I did not see why I might not always do the one and avoid the other.
Seite 291 - It will be very agreeable to me; indeed, nothing has ever hurt me so much, and affected me with such keen sensations, as to find myself deserted in my old age by my only son ; and not only deserted, but to find him taking up arms against me in a cause wherein my good fame, fortune and life, were all at stake.