Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin, Band 1H. Colburn, 1818 - 541 Seiten |
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... endeavoring to keep as closely as possible in that track of simplicity which was the distinguished characteristic of this truly moral and political philosopher . 1 W. T. F. DR . FRANKLIN'S MEMOIRS Consist altogether of Six Volumes ...
... endeavoring to keep as closely as possible in that track of simplicity which was the distinguished characteristic of this truly moral and political philosopher . 1 W. T. F. DR . FRANKLIN'S MEMOIRS Consist altogether of Six Volumes ...
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... endeavored to dissuade him , assured him he had no genius for poetry , and ad- vised him to think of nothing beyond the business he was bred to : " that in the mercantile way , though he had no stock , he might by his diligence and ...
... endeavored to dissuade him , assured him he had no genius for poetry , and ad- vised him to think of nothing beyond the business he was bred to : " that in the mercantile way , though he had no stock , he might by his diligence and ...
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... Roberts , a publisher in Pater - Noster- Row , to write for him a weekly paper like the Spectator , on certain conditions ; which Roberts A comedian of eminence . did not approve . Then he endeavored to get em- 62 PART I. MEMOIRS OF.
... Roberts , a publisher in Pater - Noster- Row , to write for him a weekly paper like the Spectator , on certain conditions ; which Roberts A comedian of eminence . did not approve . Then he endeavored to get em- 62 PART I. MEMOIRS OF.
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Benjamin Franklin, William Temple Franklin. did not approve . Then he endeavored to get em- ployment as a hackney writer , to copy for the stationers and lawyers about the Temple ; but could not find a vacancy . For myself , I ...
Benjamin Franklin, William Temple Franklin. did not approve . Then he endeavored to get em- ployment as a hackney writer , to copy for the stationers and lawyers about the Temple ; but could not find a vacancy . For myself , I ...
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... endeavored rather to discouragé his proceeding . One of Young's satires was then just published : I copied and sent him a great part of it , which set in a strong light the folly of pur- suing the Muses . ' All was in vain : sheets of ...
... endeavored rather to discouragé his proceeding . One of Young's satires was then just published : I copied and sent him a great part of it , which set in a strong light the folly of pur- suing the Muses . ' All was in vain : sheets of ...
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accordingly acquainted affairs afterwards agreed America answer appeared appointed apprehended Art of Virtue assembly attended Barclay bill Boston Boston port act Britain British colonies common conduct considered continued copy crown defence desire dispute duty endeavored England father favor Franklin friends gave give governor grant money hands honor inhabitants injury Keimer king letters liberty London Lord Chatham Lord Dartmouth Lord Hillsborough Lord Hyde Lord Stanhope lordship majesty Majesty's means measures ment mentioned ministers never observed obtained occasion opinion paper parliament Pennsylvania perhaps person petition Philadelphia pleased present printed printing-house privy council proposed proprietaries province Quakers reason received repeal respect sent sentiments ship soon stamp act Street supposed thing Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Whately thought tion told took town virtue waggons wished writing wrote