The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary ; with His Life, Written by HimselfScott, Webster, and Geary, 1835 - 288 Seiten |
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... Europe stepped forth in defence of Franklin's principles , amongst whom D'Alibard and Beccaria were the most distinguished . The opposition has gradually ceased , and the Franklinian system is now universally adopted , where science ...
... Europe stepped forth in defence of Franklin's principles , amongst whom D'Alibard and Beccaria were the most distinguished . The opposition has gradually ceased , and the Franklinian system is now universally adopted , where science ...
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... Europe were equally ambitious of calling him a member . The university of St. Andrew , in Scotland , conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws . Its example was followed by the universities of Edinburgh and Ox- ford . His ...
... Europe were equally ambitious of calling him a member . The university of St. Andrew , in Scotland , conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws . Its example was followed by the universities of Edinburgh and Ox- ford . His ...
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... Europe , there are also very few that in Europe would be called rich : it is rather a general happy mediocrity that prevails . There are few great proprietors of the soil , and few tenants ; most people cultivate their own lands , or ...
... Europe , there are also very few that in Europe would be called rich : it is rather a general happy mediocrity that prevails . There are few great proprietors of the soil , and few tenants ; most people cultivate their own lands , or ...
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LIFE of Dr Franklin as written by Himself | 82 |
Extracts from his Will | 129 |
On Early Marriages | 138 |
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