Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of His Life, Written by Himself, Together with Essays, Humorous, Moral & Literary, Chiefly in the Manner of the SpectatorAbbott, 1812 - 301 pages |
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... observe in what respects philosophy tends to elucidate , and improve the most common subject . The editor has purpose- ly avoided such papers , as by their scientifical nature , were less adapted for general perusal . These 6 PREFACE .
... observe in what respects philosophy tends to elucidate , and improve the most common subject . The editor has purpose- ly avoided such papers , as by their scientifical nature , were less adapted for general perusal . These 6 PREFACE .
Page 12
... observed with respect to their eldest sons . In the researches I made at Eaton , I found no ac- count of their births , marriages and deaths , earlier than the year 1555 ; the parish register not extend- ing farther back than that ...
... observed with respect to their eldest sons . In the researches I made at Eaton , I found no ac- count of their births , marriages and deaths , earlier than the year 1555 ; the parish register not extend- ing farther back than that ...
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... observed that though I had the advantage of my ad- versary in correct spelling and pointing which I owed to my occupation , I was greatly his inferior in ele- gance of expression , in arrangement and perspicuity . Of this he convinced ...
... observed that though I had the advantage of my ad- versary in correct spelling and pointing which I owed to my occupation , I was greatly his inferior in ele- gance of expression , in arrangement and perspicuity . Of this he convinced ...
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... observe it . My brother , being a bachelor , did not keep house , but boarded with his apprentices in a neighbouring family . My refusing to eat animal food was found inconvenient , and I was often scolded for my singularity . I ...
... observe it . My brother , being a bachelor , did not keep house , but boarded with his apprentices in a neighbouring family . My refusing to eat animal food was found inconvenient , and I was often scolded for my singularity . I ...
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... observed me , and thought with reason that I made a very singular and grotesque appearance . I then turned the corner and went through Ches- nut street , eating my roll all the way ; and having made this round , I found myself again on ...
... observed me , and thought with reason that I made a very singular and grotesque appearance . I then turned the corner and went through Ches- nut street , eating my roll all the way ; and having made this round , I found myself again on ...
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