Memoirs of the Most Eminent American Mechanics: Also Lives of Distinguished European Mechanics ...Derby & Jackson, 1858 - 482 pages |
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... the Public Records ' shall appear in an authentic form , their evidence must be admitted ; until then he should not be inclined to commence the history of the inven . tion of the steamboat so far back as 1543. For 14 AMERICAN MECHANICS .
... the Public Records ' shall appear in an authentic form , their evidence must be admitted ; until then he should not be inclined to commence the history of the inven . tion of the steamboat so far back as 1543. For 14 AMERICAN MECHANICS .
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... commencement of the revolution , Fitch espoused the popular cause , and during a portion of the time rendered himself very useful in repairing arms for the continental army . Subse- quently he removed to Kentucky , where he received the ...
... commencement of the revolution , Fitch espoused the popular cause , and during a portion of the time rendered himself very useful in repairing arms for the continental army . Subse- quently he removed to Kentucky , where he received the ...
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... commencement as that of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN . It fortunately happens , too , in his case , that we are in possession of abundant information as to the methods by which he contrived to surmount the many disadvantages of his original ...
... commencement as that of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN . It fortunately happens , too , in his case , that we are in possession of abundant information as to the methods by which he contrived to surmount the many disadvantages of his original ...
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... son the necessary funds for commencing business . Accordingly , Franklin set out for Boston by the first vessel that sailed ; and , upon his arrival , was very kindly received by all his family , except 46 AMERICAN MECHANICS .
... son the necessary funds for commencing business . Accordingly , Franklin set out for Boston by the first vessel that sailed ; and , upon his arrival , was very kindly received by all his family , except 46 AMERICAN MECHANICS .
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... commenced business . " We had scarce opened our letters , " says he , " and put our press in order , before George House , an accuaintance of mine , brought a coun tryman to us , whom he had met in the 50 AMERICAN MECHANICS.
... commenced business . " We had scarce opened our letters , " says he , " and put our press in order , before George House , an accuaintance of mine , brought a coun tryman to us , whom he had met in the 50 AMERICAN MECHANICS.
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