The Life of Benjamin Franklin; with Selections from His Miscellaneous WorksSimpkin, Marshall, and Company, 1849 - 162 Seiten |
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... constrain a boy's incli- nations violently ; exhibiting on the contrary , the practical philosophy of a mind adapted to his circumstances . " He took me " says Frank- lin , " to walk with him , to see 8 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
... constrain a boy's incli- nations violently ; exhibiting on the contrary , the practical philosophy of a mind adapted to his circumstances . " He took me " says Frank- lin , " to walk with him , to see 8 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
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... Nations , and spoke very well the Mohuck language . In going through the Indian country he called on one occa- sion at the dwelling of Canasselego an old acquaintance , who embraced him and otherwise showed great kindness to the ...
... Nations , and spoke very well the Mohuck language . In going through the Indian country he called on one occa- sion at the dwelling of Canasselego an old acquaintance , who embraced him and otherwise showed great kindness to the ...
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... Nations . Our philosopher was named a deputy to this Congress ; and on his route thither , being a most zealous advocate for the rights of the colonies , he projected a scheme of union , embracing the regulation of all the great ...
... Nations . Our philosopher was named a deputy to this Congress ; and on his route thither , being a most zealous advocate for the rights of the colonies , he projected a scheme of union , embracing the regulation of all the great ...
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... nation being then in high honour with the Portuguese , on account of the protection we were then affording them against the united invasions of France and Spain . " Tis a fertile island , and the different heights and situations among ...
... nation being then in high honour with the Portuguese , on account of the protection we were then affording them against the united invasions of France and Spain . " Tis a fertile island , and the different heights and situations among ...
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... nation was provoked by American claims of independence , and all parties joined by resolving in this act to settle the point . We might as well have hindered the sun's setting . That we could not do . But since it is down , my friend ...
... nation was provoked by American claims of independence , and all parties joined by resolving in this act to settle the point . We might as well have hindered the sun's setting . That we could not do . But since it is down , my friend ...
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