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Page 64
... young man in the free society of the new capitalism that brings me to the second of my three kinds of representativeness . Whether he was a Puritan or not , the young indentured servant , the young apprentice , the young artisan or ...
... young man in the free society of the new capitalism that brings me to the second of my three kinds of representativeness . Whether he was a Puritan or not , the young indentured servant , the young apprentice , the young artisan or ...
Page 66
... young man until they had some assurance of his economic eligibility for marriage , and that these parents were not worried about Franklin's ability to provide for their daughter until he demanded the usual dowry . We should notice , too ...
... young man until they had some assurance of his economic eligibility for marriage , and that these parents were not worried about Franklin's ability to provide for their daughter until he demanded the usual dowry . We should notice , too ...
Page 67
... young journeyman printer in England , he demonstrates to his fellow workmen that the customary beer is not necessary for the maintenance of strength : he drinks water , and carries more type than they can carry . Young Franklin and a ...
... young journeyman printer in England , he demonstrates to his fellow workmen that the customary beer is not necessary for the maintenance of strength : he drinks water , and carries more type than they can carry . Young Franklin and a ...
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