Review of Franklin Memoirs. Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
The article reviews the life and works of Benjamin Franklin, detailing his Boston birth in 1706, early printer run, Philadelphia rise, England years, Junto club and Poor Richard’s Proverb, and major public roles. It highlights his moral project of thirteen virtues, scientific fame, and pivotal missions in America’s path to independence, ending with his Paris ministry and death in 1790.
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Edinburgh
Oside
Philadelphia
Hiuwell
William Keith
Boston
Franklin
Sir William
England
London
Ralph
Pripe
Dunevitt
Anon
Ara
Marchant
Junto
Ths
America
Red
Richard
Pranklin
Scotland
St. Andrews
Holland
Germany
Paris
Europe
Ceans
Passy
Addison
Swift
Loulaburg
New England
Thomas
New Rugland
Soun
Northeat
North West Passage Traced by Mendoza and Franklin Note
An intelligent Spanish captain, M. De Mendoza, examined archives confirming a voyage by Lorenco De Madhoada leading to a northwestern route from the Teviant Straits into a narrow passage between Asia and America. Dr. Franklin notes this route lies between Williams Sound and Mount St. Elias, unseen by Russians or Captain Cook due to its narrowness.
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M. de Mendoza
Spain
Lorenco de Madhoada
Tevian
Weet
Iludaw Bay
Dila’s Bay
Batitude d
Labradore
Ondleg
Asia
America
South Sea
Franklin
Bauche
William’s Sound
Mount St. Elias
Cooke
Extract of a Letter from a Traveller to Holland
An 18th century travel letter from Helvoetsluys describes Dutch pilots at sea near the Briel and Rotterdam. It notes a tall strong pilot, limited English, peculiar shoes, and a brass outer watch case. The ship enters the Helvoetsluys channel to avoid delays, then sails past Goree and Vroon, admiring Dutch shore protection stakes, brick towns, and a harbor depth. It mentions a sunken American brig, clean towns, and Dutch harbour barriers with wooden piers and deep water.
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Holland
Helvoetsluys
Epes
Moat
Maes
Rotterdam
Helvoet
Harwich
Goree
Vroon
France
Helvoet Sluys
The Poetic Critique of Cowper and Pope
A dense critical essay compares Cowper and Pope, praising Cowper’s natural style and moral stance while noting Pope’s wit and precision. It contrasts their temperaments, political leanings, and poetic methods, with references to Dryden, Goldsmith, and literature’s broader ethical aims.
Parisian Spa Touts Aix la Chapelle and Charlemagne Relics
A travelogue describes Aix la Chapelle as a lively European watering place with baths and the Grand Saloon at the Redoubt. It contrasts German and English visitors, notes the Louisberg theatre, and highlights Aix cathedral and Charlemagne relics including bones, a cross, and a crown. The piece mentions pilgrims, the festival year 901 consecration, and a large donation found after a ceremony.
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Liege
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Hotel de Vitle
Roark
Netherlands
England
Pamere
Great Britain
Brighton
Cheltenham
Mivner
Bere Monde
Germany
Gttr
É&C
Aix
la-Chapelley
Rene Mble
Charlemagne
Fup
Leo Elt
Dour
Maestricht
Paria
Ace
Charles
Carole Magno
Frederick the Great
Aaron
Cemanos
Aix-lepelle
Europe
Reltin
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Invita Minerva
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Cowper
Goldsmith
Gothsaith
GoLpsmivu
Dryden
Twickrabun
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Folvemith
Cowpea
Roswiel
Ucon- Pku
Distam
Tate
Tila
Volk
Ukeninga
Book TV
Llont
Dublin
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