The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary, with His LifeS. Andrus and Son, 1847 - 304 pages |
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Page 21
... established himself at Boston . But the premium he required for my apprenticeship dis- pleasing my father , I was recalled home . From my earliest years I had been passion- ately fond of reading , and I laid out in books all the little ...
... established himself at Boston . But the premium he required for my apprenticeship dis- pleasing my father , I was recalled home . From my earliest years I had been passion- ately fond of reading , and I laid out in books all the little ...
Page 22
... establish a printing house at Boston . This business pleased me much bet- ter than that of my father , though I had still a predilection for the sea . To prevent the effects which might result from this inclination , my fa- ther was ...
... establish a printing house at Boston . This business pleased me much bet- ter than that of my father , though I had still a predilection for the sea . To prevent the effects which might result from this inclination , my fa- ther was ...
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... establish myself in business ; and that if a small sum should then be wanting , he would undertake to supply it . This was all I could obtain from him , except some trifling presents , in token of friendship from him and my mother . I ...
... establish myself in business ; and that if a small sum should then be wanting , he would undertake to supply it . This was all I could obtain from him , except some trifling presents , in token of friendship from him and my mother . I ...
Page 52
... establish a correspondence with stationers and booksellers . " This I acknowl- edged was desirable . " That being the case , added he , " hold yourself in readiness to go with the Annis . " This was the annual vessel , and the only one ...
... establish a correspondence with stationers and booksellers . " This I acknowl- edged was desirable . " That being the case , added he , " hold yourself in readiness to go with the Annis . " This was the annual vessel , and the only one ...
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... established in my business . Perhaps also she thought that my expectations were not so well founded as I imagined . My most intimate acquaintance at this time were Charles Osborne , Joseph Watson , and James Ralph ; young men who were ...
... established in my business . Perhaps also she thought that my expectations were not so well founded as I imagined . My most intimate acquaintance at this time were Charles Osborne , Joseph Watson , and James Ralph ; young men who were ...
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