The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of the Independence...Hunt and Clark, 1826 - 407 pages |
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Page 30
... equal beam That poises all above . We suppose it is in allusion to the principles of this production that Franklin says , " My printing this was another erratum * . " This pamphlet procured him some literary acquaint- ances . A ...
... equal beam That poises all above . We suppose it is in allusion to the principles of this production that Franklin says , " My printing this was another erratum * . " This pamphlet procured him some literary acquaint- ances . A ...
Page 34
... of the way from that place to Blackfriars bridge , displaying aquatic feats at which the spectators were astonished , and in which it ap- pears he had few equals , He frequently used a kite , when a boy , 34 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN .
... of the way from that place to Blackfriars bridge , displaying aquatic feats at which the spectators were astonished , and in which it ap- pears he had few equals , He frequently used a kite , when a boy , 34 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN .
Page 48
... equal sum he afterwards earned ; and the gratitude which he felt on this occasion , inclined him , oftener than he should have been otherwise disposed , to assist beginners . Some persons however foreboded their speedy downfall . A ...
... equal sum he afterwards earned ; and the gratitude which he felt on this occasion , inclined him , oftener than he should have been otherwise disposed , to assist beginners . Some persons however foreboded their speedy downfall . A ...
Page 87
... equal ardour . Copies of the address being promptly circulated , ten thousand men were soon enrolled , who furnished themselves with arms , elected officers , and formed themselves into a regiment , without any important aid from the ...
... equal ardour . Copies of the address being promptly circulated , ten thousand men were soon enrolled , who furnished themselves with arms , elected officers , and formed themselves into a regiment , without any important aid from the ...
Page 107
... equal and just ( considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies ) and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the people ; and rather discouraging luxury , than loading ...
... equal and just ( considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies ) and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the people ; and rather discouraging luxury , than loading ...
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