Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics : together with a collection of anecdotes ... relating to the mechanic arts : illustrated by fifty engravings (1852)
Howe, Henry, 1816-1893, New York Museum of Science and Industry. Library · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 43
the boatmen wouldenliven the stillness of his resting place, and the music of the steamengine sooth his spirU / What an idea !—yet how natural to themind of an ardent projector, who had been so long devoted to onedarling object, which it was not his destiny to accomplish!—andnow touching is the… … BENJAMIN FRANKLIN- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. Birth.—Intended for the church.—Attends a common school.—Assists his fatherin the tallow chandlery.—Dislikes the business.—Tries the cutlers trade.—Becomes an apprentice in his brothers printing-office.—Evinces great fond-ness for books.—Is allowed access to a…
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