“Its carefully chosen selections should be put by the side of the ‘Autobiography’ on the shelves of the many Americans who are interested in the history and literature of their country, but are unable to allow themselves the luxury of owning either of the two best editions of Franklin’s works.” W. P. Trent.
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Franklin, Benjamin. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; printed from the full and authentic text, ed. by William MacDonald. *$1.25. Dutton.
Reviewed by W. P. Trent.
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Franklin, Benjamin. His life, written by himself; condensed for school use, with notes and a continuation of his life by D. H. Montgomery, with an introd. by W. P. Trent. *40c. Ginn.
The essential portions of Franklin’s autobiography have been retained, to which has been added interesting matter drawn from his other writings. The text is annotated, and of special importance is Professor Trent’s introduction.
Franklin, Frank George. Legislative history of naturalization in the United States. *$1.50. Univ. of Chicago press.
This study covers the subject of naturalization from the Revolutionary war to 1861 and in it the author has “sought to exhibit the course of opinion” upon the subject “chiefly as it manifested itself in discussion, reports, and legislation at the central forum of American political life.” A good bibliography and index are appended.