The Life of Benjamin Franklin; with Selections from His Miscellaneous Works |
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His manner of speaking on this subject shows that he took much delight in
rendering kindness to the members of his family , even when the relationship was
reinote , although they were all in humble life , and many of them poor ; and there
are ...
His manner of speaking on this subject shows that he took much delight in
rendering kindness to the members of his family , even when the relationship was
reinote , although they were all in humble life , and many of them poor ; and there
are ...
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atical design of the approaching terrific struggle , representing the general
prospects of Great Britain and America , after the manner of the hieroglyphics
which frequently appear in the title pages of our almanacks , containing a silent
prediction ...
atical design of the approaching terrific struggle , representing the general
prospects of Great Britain and America , after the manner of the hieroglyphics
which frequently appear in the title pages of our almanacks , containing a silent
prediction ...
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The paper on the Morals of Chess is an instructive and very pleasant example of
the author's manner , which may be aptly introduced with an anecdote ,
belonging however to a later period of his life than we have yet arrived at . The
following ...
The paper on the Morals of Chess is an instructive and very pleasant example of
the author's manner , which may be aptly introduced with an anecdote ,
belonging however to a later period of his life than we have yet arrived at . The
following ...
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... of transporting from distant countries those delicate plants which are unable to
sustain the inclemency of the weather at sea , and which require particular care
and attention , “ I have seen an instance of common flies preserved in a manner ...
... of transporting from distant countries those delicate plants which are unable to
sustain the inclemency of the weather at sea , and which require particular care
and attention , “ I have seen an instance of common flies preserved in a manner ...
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esteem the King entertains for you , does not leave you anything to wish , and
that his Majesty will learn with real satisfaction , that your fellowcitizens have
rewarded , in a manner worthy of you , the important services , that you have
rendered ...
esteem the King entertains for you , does not leave you anything to wish , and
that his Majesty will learn with real satisfaction , that your fellowcitizens have
rewarded , in a manner worthy of you , the important services , that you have
rendered ...
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