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In the Principia Mathematica Newton explored the logical or mathematical consequences of certain laws of force , notably the famous three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation . Now , as Newton explained the matter in 1713 ...
In the Principia Mathematica Newton explored the logical or mathematical consequences of certain laws of force , notably the famous three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation . Now , as Newton explained the matter in 1713 ...
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Pray , Sir , who informed you that our " laws are Scottish ? ” The same , I suppose , that told you our Indian corn is unwholesome . Indeed , Sir , your information is very imperfect . The common law of England is , I assure you ...
Pray , Sir , who informed you that our " laws are Scottish ? ” The same , I suppose , that told you our Indian corn is unwholesome . Indeed , Sir , your information is very imperfect . The common law of England is , I assure you ...
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They had not only a respect , be an affection for Great - Britain ; for its laws , its customs and manners , and even a fondness for its fashions , that greatly increased the commerce . Natives of Britain were always treated with ...
They had not only a respect , be an affection for Great - Britain ; for its laws , its customs and manners , and even a fondness for its fashions , that greatly increased the commerce . Natives of Britain were always treated with ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 27 |
THE LESSONS OF EXPERIENCE | 68 |
SELFIMPROVEMENT AND MUTUAL | 112 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American Tradition Makers of the American tradition series |
| Author | I. Bernard Cohen |
| Publisher | Bobbs-Merrill, 1953 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 21 Aug 2006 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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