Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American TraditionBobbs-Merrill, 1953 - 320 pages |
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Page 81
... took upon me to assert my freedom , presuming that he would not venture to produce the new indentures . It was not fair in me to take this advantage , and this I therefore reckon one of the first errata of my life : but the unfairness ...
... took upon me to assert my freedom , presuming that he would not venture to produce the new indentures . It was not fair in me to take this advantage , and this I therefore reckon one of the first errata of my life : but the unfairness ...
Page 108
... took an apprentice , the son of Aquila Rose . I began now gradually to pay off the debt I was under for the printing - house . In order to secure my credit and character as a tradesman , I took care not only to be in reality industrious ...
... took an apprentice , the son of Aquila Rose . I began now gradually to pay off the debt I was under for the printing - house . In order to secure my credit and character as a tradesman , I took care not only to be in reality industrious ...
Page 109
... took care never to imitate it . I had hitherto continued to board with Godfrey , who lived in part of my house with his wife and children , and had one side of the shop for his glazier's business , tho ' he worked little , being always ...
... took care never to imitate it . I had hitherto continued to board with Godfrey , who lived in part of my house with his wife and children , and had one side of the shop for his glazier's business , tho ' he worked little , being always ...
Contents
PAGE | 27 |
IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY | 164 |
INVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE | 189 |
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