Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography - Milestone Documents

Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography

( 1771 ) Commentary by Kirk H. Beetz, UC Davis, Emeritus
  • “These [subscription] libraries have improved the general conversation of the Americans, made the common tradesmen and farmers as intelligent as most gentlemen from other countries, and perhaps have contributed in some degree to the stand so generally made throughout the colonies in defence of their privileges.” - Autobiography
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