Memoirs of the Most Eminent American Mechanics: Also, Lives of Distinguished European Mechanics; Together with a Collection of Anecdotes, Descriptions, &c. &c., Relating to the Mechanic ArtsHarper & brothers, 1847 - 482 páginas |
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... mention , that one great advantage which Mr. Fulton possessed over many , if not all preceding experimenters , was the use of one of Watt's improved steam engines . states of New York , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , JOHN FITCH . 27.
... mention , that one great advantage which Mr. Fulton possessed over many , if not all preceding experimenters , was the use of one of Watt's improved steam engines . states of New York , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , JOHN FITCH . 27.
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... advantage . His new profession of a printer , by procuring him the acquaintance of some booksellers ' apprentices , enabled him considerably to extend his acquaintance with books , by frequently borrowing a volume in the evening , which ...
... advantage . His new profession of a printer , by procuring him the acquaintance of some booksellers ' apprentices , enabled him considerably to extend his acquaintance with books , by frequently borrowing a volume in the evening , which ...
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... advantage of him in correct spelling and punctuation , which he evidently owed to his expe rience in the printing - office . From that moment Franklin deter- mined to spare no pains in endeavoring to improve his style ; and we shall ...
... advantage of him in correct spelling and punctuation , which he evidently owed to his expe rience in the printing - office . From that moment Franklin deter- mined to spare no pains in endeavoring to improve his style ; and we shall ...
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... advantage in it . My brother and the rest going from the printing - house to their meals , I remained there alone , and despatching presently my light repast , ( which was often no more than a biscuit , or a slice of bread , a handful ...
... advantage in it . My brother and the rest going from the printing - house to their meals , I remained there alone , and despatching presently my light repast , ( which was often no more than a biscuit , or a slice of bread , a handful ...
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... advantage ; and this I therefore reckon one of the first errata of my life ; but the unfairness of it weighed little with me , when under the impressions of resentment for the blows his passion too often urged him to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN . 43.
... advantage ; and this I therefore reckon one of the first errata of my life ; but the unfairness of it weighed little with me , when under the impressions of resentment for the blows his passion too often urged him to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN . 43.
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